Tegucigalpa Loses 40% of Its Water to Pipe Leaks Amid Crisis
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 17, 2026 · Originally reported August 16, 2026 by El Heraldo
Tegucigalpa's water utility says 40% of the water entering its distribution system is lost through damaged pipes, deepening the capital's severe drought as authorities expand rationing and drill new wells.
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