Southern Honduras

At least 80% of Honduras's municipalities are under some level of drought alert, with southern municipalities most severely affected, according to data analysis by Consulting HNL.

The Infrastructure and Transport Ministry conducted a technical survey of economically depressed municipalities in southern Francisco Morazán, El Paraíso, and Choluteca to map investment for full restoration of National Route 89, a strategic highway that has been neglected for over five decades.

A prolonged dry spell is devastating agriculture across six municipalities in southern La Paz Department, prompting local leaders to call on the government for emergency aid to farmers.

Heavy rains swelled the Goascorán River, submerging the only road access to 16 communities in Costa de los Amates and leaving over 900 families isolated; authorities have deployed boats as a temporary measure while residents and local officials press for permanent infrastructure solutions.