Costa Rica eleva alertas ante el déficit de lluvia causado por el fenómeno de El Niño

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) of Costa Rica officially raised alert levels for the country's Pacific and central provinces on September 18. This decision follows a significant decrease in rainfall, with deficits reaching up to 37 percent in affected areas.

The elevated alert status is a direct response to the climatic impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. Authorities are monitoring the situation to address the risks posed by the ongoing lack of precipitation in these regions.