Falling Dam Levels Threaten Tegucigalpa With Water Shortages

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 17, 2026 · Originally reported August 16, 2026 by El Heraldo

Tegucigalpa's two main reservoirs — La Concepción at 29.85% capacity and Los Laureles at 37.56% — remain critically low for lack of rain, prompting authorities to weigh raising the alert level and to work on recovering 11 wells to shore up the water supply.

Also reported by: HCH