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El Niño Observatory Monitored cities Santander Bucaramanga

El Niño in BucaramangaSantander · Colombia

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / water / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressure

Bucaramanga is inside the projected impact zone Colombia & Venezuela.

Below-normal rainfall stresses hydropower reservoirs and agriculture; heightened wildfire risk in the Andean valleys.

Next 14 days in Bucaramanga

9 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 1 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Depth is indicative, based on rainfall intensity, not an official flood forecast.

Local news Bucaramanga

Recent coverage that mentions your area and this season's weather risks.

Local videos Bucaramanga

Recent local coverage and preparedness clips for your area.

Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Bucaramanga

Comuna 14, Bucaramanga

Comuna 14, Bucaramanga

Neighborhoods with scarcity served with water trucks during drought and heatwave

Morrorico, Bucaramanga

Morrorico, Bucaramanga

Received drinking water due to scarcity during the 2015 drought

El Gualilo, Bucaramanga

El Gualilo, Bucaramanga

Received water truck supply due to lack of water during dry season

La Virgen, Bucaramanga

La Virgen, Bucaramanga

Was served with drinking water due to shortage during drought

Altos de Buenavista y Buenavista, Bucaramanga

Altos de Buenavista y Buenavista, Bucaramanga

Sectors benefited with water trucks due to water scarcity

Periferia de Bucaramanga con ladera y cobertura vegetal seca

Periferia de Bucaramanga con ladera y cobertura vegetal seca

Area with risk of forest fires and greater impact during the dry season

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
  • Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
  • If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
  • Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

IDEAM

National weather service

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UNGRD

Civil defense and emergencies

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bucaramanga affected by El Niño?

Yes. Bucaramanga sits in the documented impact zone Colombia & Venezuela: Below-normal rainfall stresses hydropower reservoirs and agriculture; heightened wildfire risk in the Andean valleys.

Will it rain in Bucaramanga in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 9 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 1 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Bucaramanga do?

Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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