Cold front puts several regions on alert for rain and wind gusts; these are the areas at risk
Although the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) has alerts on for the eventual development of an El Niño Phenomenon...
TL;DR
- A cold front originating from North America is causing heavy rains and strong winds across Colombia, with the Caribbean region being the most affected.
- Alerts are in place for departments like Atlántico, La Guajira, Magdalena, Sucre, and Córdoba, as well as island areas.
- The Ideam is also warning of a potential El Niño phenomenon developing in Colombia during the latter half of 2026.
- International climate prediction centers have detected signals pointing towards conditions associated with El Niño.
- Preventive measures and institutional preparedness are being initiated due to the possibility of El Niño's effects from June to August 2026.