Severe Drought Threatens Schools and Food Security

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 23, 2026 · Originally reported August 21, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

A severe drought across 75 municipalities in Honduras is driving up water costs, sending children to hospitals with illnesses tied to poor sanitation, endangering food security for 2.2 million people, and threatening to push schools into virtual classes.

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