The El Niño phenomenon, with a greater than 90% probability of reaching maximum intensity, raises the risk to food and energy security in El Salvador, according to an expert.

Experts warn that El Salvador faces a greater than 90 percent probability of experiencing a severe El Niño phenomenon in the coming months. According to Ricardo Navarro, president of CESTA, this unprecedented intensity significantly elevates risks for the country's food supply and energy sectors.

In a broader regional context, similar weather patterns are projected to impact other parts of Latin America. Forecasters indicate that Mexico could experience historic heatwaves and extreme temperatures by 2027, driven by the combined effects of an intense El Niño cycle and ongoing global warming. Meanwhile, unrelated weather conditions involving a trough and high temperatures continue to affect the Dominican Republic.