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Government alerts about El Niño: fires, water stress, and lower food production in the second half of the year
The Government issued an alert regarding the high probability of the El Niño phenomenon. Photo: AI-generated
TL;DR
- Colombia faces a high probability (>90% by September 2026) of El Niño developing.
- El Niño will bring drier conditions and higher temperatures.
- Key risks include forest fires, heatwaves, water stress, and reduced food production.
- Hydroelectric power generation is particularly vulnerable.
- Authorities are calling for immediate preparation and water conservation measures.
- Anticipatory economic and risk reduction responses are crucial.