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Climate Forecast Revealed for Holy Week and Alerts Issued for El Niño Signs
The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies released a climate outlook combining intense short-term rainfall with alerts for changes in the behavior of the Pacific Ocean.
TL;DR
- Intense rainfall is predicted nationwide during Holy Week, with the Orinoquía region expected to experience the heaviest precipitation.
- The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (Ideam) is monitoring signs of potential El Niño development.
- Warming trends have been observed in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, a key indicator for El Niño.
- International projections suggest a high probability of El Niño consolidating between June and August 2026.
- A slight reduction in rainfall compared to historical averages is projected for the Caribbean, Andean, and Pacific regions between April and August, with potential intensification if El Niño conditions solidify.