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El Niño phenomenon has arrived early in Colombia and could arrive between May and July
El Niño phenomenon. Photo: Image generated with artificial intelligence.
TL;DR
- Probability of El Niño in Colombia has increased to 82% for May-July, potentially reaching 96% by year-end with strong to very strong intensity.
- High temperatures and persistent drought have been recorded in several regions.
- The transition to El Niño is indicated by rising sea surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region and weakening trade winds.
- The combination of high temperatures and below-normal rainfall intensifies risks to water availability and forest fires, especially during the June-September dry season.
- Authorities are urging water and energy conservation and identification of high-risk wildfire zones.