Tegucigalpa Battles Drought and Flooding at Once

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 21, 2026 · Originally reported September 21, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

Honduras's capital is under a red alert for water shortages even as heavy rains this week threaten flooding, with the mayor warning that about 90% of drainage and stream blockages stem from trash and abandoned vehicles.

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