Severe Drought Withers Crops and Rivers in Southern Lempira
Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 4, 2026 · Originally reported September 1, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)
Severe drought in southern Lempira has destroyed corn crops and dried up the Chayel River after only two storms in 2026, forcing farmers to sell livestock early and threatening food security across the region.
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