El Niño Could Bring Prolonged Drought, 40% Rain Deficit to Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 17, 2026 · Originally reported June 15, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

Honduras's weather agency warns that El Niño, confirmed by NOAA, could last into early 2027 and bring a prolonged dry season with rainfall shortfalls topping 40% in parts of the country, threatening corn and bean harvests and food prices in vulnerable regions.

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