# El Niño weather warnings in Uruguay

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/el-nio-weather-warnings-in-uruguay
> Updated: 2026-08-19T23:37:45.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Uruguay has initiated contingency planning to address the El Niño phenomenon. The National Emergency and Disaster Risk Reduction Board issued warnings regarding significant rainfall projected to begin in September, with peak intensity expected in November and December. Leandro Palomeque, director of the National Emergency System (Sinae), noted that “in 30 days, 50% of a year's rainfall can occur.”

As the situation developed, President Yamandú Orsi met with the Congress of Intendants to coordinate response efforts. Officials warned of potential impacts including the displacement of 25,000 persons, 5,000 evacuations, and damage to 6,250 homes. There is a 95% probability that these weather effects will persist until April, with heavy rainfall specifically expected in northern departments between October and December.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Uruguay prepares for El Niño impacts and judicial upgrades

Uruguay prepares for El Niño impacts with potential mass displacements, while Durazno secures judicial infrastructure upgrades and Argentine officials discuss national economic challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-prepares-for-el-nio-impacts-and-judicial-upgrades

### 2026-08-08: Uruguay issues El Niño weather warnings as Argentine labor shifts

Uruguay prepares for heavy El Niño rains that could deliver half a year's worth of rain in 30 days, while Posadas, Argentina, reports a significant rise in informal employment and a decline in formal jobs.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-issues-el-nio-weather-warnings-as-argentine-labor-shifts

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