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Clear filtersStrong El Niño Could Bring Extreme Weather to Honduras
The World Meteorological Organization projects a rapid shift to strong El Niño conditions from July through September 2026, bringing above-normal temperatures and irregular rainfall that officials warn could trigger drought stress on crops, water supplies, and energy demand in vulnerable southern and western departments.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 7, 2026#el-nino#drought-risk#extreme-weatherAging Equipment Threatens Shutdowns at El Cajón Power Plant
Honduras's largest power plant, El Cajón, which supplies about 30% of the nation's electricity, is at risk of forced shutdowns due to aging equipment past its useful life and delays in purchasing critical replacement parts, engineers warn.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 23, 2026#el-cajon-dam#enee#energy-crisisDrought Alert Expands to 75 Municipalities Across Honduras
Honduras's emergency agency Copeco widened its drought alert from 60 to 75 municipalities across six departments, warning that El Niño conditions could extend dry spells for weeks and are already straining water supplies and threatening crops and livestock in the dry corridor.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · May 30, 2026#drought#el-nino#corredor-seco