Tegucigalpa Reservoir Drops to 32% as Mountain Rains Fail

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 1, 2026 · Originally reported August 1, 2026 by El Heraldo

Scant rainfall in Lepaterique's highlands has cut the flow into Los Laureles reservoir to 32.4% of capacity, threatening Tegucigalpa's water supply as the Guacerique River—which meets about 25% of the capital's demand—runs low.