Government Declares Drought Red Alert in 75 Municipalities
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 21, 2026 · Originally reported August 20, 2026 by El Heraldo
Honduras's government declared a 120-day red alert for 75 municipalities hit by El Niño-driven drought, affecting more than 134,000 families, and began distributing food aid while coordinating water access and measures to protect crops.
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