Honduras faces risks of drought, rising prices, and increased electricity demand due to the El Niño phenomenon, warns ECLAC

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) has warned that Honduras faces significant risks of drought, price increases, and electrical grid pressure due to the El Niño phenomenon. The prolonged dry conditions threaten to intensify economic and social vulnerabilities in the country during the final months of 2026.

The potential impacts of these climatic pressures are wide-ranging, affecting agricultural producers, driving up food prices, and straining the national electricity system. These developments highlight the broader socioeconomic challenges tied to regional weather patterns and resource management in the affected areas.