Drought Shuts 214 Shrimp Farms in Southern Honduras
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 17, 2026 · Originally reported October 16, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)
A severe drought in southern Honduras has forced 214 shrimp farms to suspend operations, leading the National Aquaculture Association to cut its 2026 production target from 159 million to 146 million pounds as high temperatures and prolonged low rainfall drive up salinity in the Gulf of Fonseca.
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Also reported by: Infobae – Honduras