Extreme El Niño Threatens a Year of Drought in Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 16, 2026 · Originally reported June 16, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Honduras's atmospheric agency has confirmed the onset of an extreme El Niño phase that could bring prolonged drought, high temperatures, and water shortages, threatening agriculture, livestock, hydroelectric power, and drinking water for millions of Hondurans over the next year.

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