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8 clusters · 25 sources · 37 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 2 days ago

El Salvador enters third drought; heat impacts region

Overview

While previous rains briefly ended the drought in El Salvador, the country has entered a third meteorological drought period. As of August 7, several monitoring stations have reported no rainfall, and the Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN) notes that while localized storms may occur in northern and mountainous sectors, the general trend remains dry. El Salvador continues to face a heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 42°C.

In Honduras, the water crisis remains critical due to prolonged drought and El Niño effects, threatening the supply for 1.3 to 1.5 million people near Tegucigalpa. Regional weather remains volatile, with high temperatures and sporadic rainfall expected across much of Central America.

Additionally, the Dominican Republic is experiencing extreme weather. The Instituto Dominicano de Meteorología (INDOMET) has warned of “suffocating heat” through August 18, with temperatures likely exceeding 33°C and potentially surpassing 37°C in northern regions due to Saharan dust and El Niño. Urban flood alerts are in place for Greater Santo Domingo as tropical waves bring potential thunderstorms.

Entities

El Salvador · Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) · Honduras · Dominican Republic · Copeco

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources forecasts temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in eastern El Salvador. www.tcsahora.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Climate expert Moisés Urbina predicts dry scenarios through the end of the year due to El Niño and global warming. www.tcsahora.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A station in San Miguel, El Salvador, recorded a maximum temperature of 40.9 degrees Celsius with a heat index of 48.1 degrees Celsius. www.tcsahora.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Copeco forecasts mostly dry conditions across Honduras for Wednesday. www.hondudiario.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Choluteca is expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius, while Valle is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius. www.hondudiario.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Remnants of a tropical wave may cause weak, isolated showers in western, central, and eastern Honduras. www.hondudiario.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Dominican Republic and El Salvador face extreme heat and drought
The Dominican Republic and El Salvador face extreme weather, including intense heatwaves, Saharan dust, and the onset of a third meteorological drought period in El Salvador.
6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
El Salvador drought ends as rains break severe dry spell, Honduras faces looming water crisis
Rains have ended El Salvador's severe drought and heat wave, while Honduras faces a looming water crisis that could affect up to 1.5 million people.
8 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
El Salvador braces for rainstorms and Sahara dust in early August
El Salvador's MARN forecasts rainstorms on 5 Aug from a tropical wave and high Sahara dust levels from 6 Aug, urging precautions against strong winds, heavy rain, and health risks from poor air quality.
21 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
El Salvador braces for rainstorms and moderate drought this weekend
El Salvador's MARN forecasts Saturday rainstorms with strong winds and notes a moderate drought, especially in La Unión where 11 dry days have been recorded, as El Niño influences conditions.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
El Salvador braces for tropical wave bringing heavy rain and storms
El Salvador’s MARN forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 45 km/h on Tuesday as a fast‑moving tropical wave sweeps the country, with temperatures reaching 38 °C.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
El Salvador hit by intense storms and heat as tropical wave moves through
El Salvador faces intense storms, heavy rain, lightning and temperatures up to 38 °C as a tropical wave moves across the country, prompting flood warnings and drain‑cleaning efforts.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
El Salvador faces extreme heat wave with temperatures soaring to 39 °C
El Salvador will see a hot day with 32‑39 °C temperatures, limited rain in northern mountains, and increasing showers later in the week.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
El Salvador faces rising electricity demand as El Niño‑driven heat intensifies
El Salvador’s July heat wave, linked to El Niño, boosted electricity use for cooling, prompting ETESAL to upgrade substations while the diversified energy mix averted outages.

Sources

agenciasanluis.com · ainalnaql.com · bavarodigital.net · confidencialhn.com · croniosv.com · diaadianews.com · diariocolatino.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · diarioextra.com · diariolibre.com · eldia.com.do · eldiariodehoy.com · hondudiario.com · lahora.gt · lan103fm.com · lanoticiasv.com · laopinion.com · lobosnews.com.ar · n.com.do · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · periodicoequilibrium.com · proceso.hn · radioeme.com · tcsahora.com · voxpopulinoticias.com.mx

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