Honduras capital faces water crisis; Lima says supply safe

Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, now receives water only three times a month due to a severe drought linked to El Niño, prompting authorities to ration supply and declare a red alert in 75 municipalities, including the Central District Source: CNN. The crisis has raised concerns in Peru, where Sedapal, the state water utility for Lima and Callao, has assured residents that no interruptions are expected even during the most intense phase of El Niño Source: infobae.

The crisis in Honduras

The two dams supplying 80% of Tegucigalpa's population are at critically low levels, with Mayor Juan Diego Zelaya warning that if rains do not come, they could reach a "critical" level by mid-September and fall below 20% capacity by early October Source: CNN. Low pressure prevents water from reaching higher elevations, forcing the municipality to drill wells and use tanker trucks Source: infobae. Residents like Carmen Amador report water arriving every 20 days, while others reuse water for multiple purposes Source: infobae.

Lima's response

Sedapal has implemented a prevention plan, investing over 12.5 million soles in infrastructure, including desilting the Rímac River, to ensure supply continuity during El Niño, which is expected to peak in the last quarter of 2026 Source: infobae. While the situation in Honduras is dire, Sedapal's assurances contrast with the reality there, though the long-term risks of climate-driven drought remain a concern for both regions.