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El Niño in MonteríaCórdoba · Colombia

Current El Niño risk

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

Montería 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 Montería

11 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 2 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. Feels-like temperature from the forecast, not an official heat-health warning.

Local news Montería

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

Local videos Montería

Recent local coverage and preparedness clips for your area.

Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Montería

San Anterito

San Anterito

Recurrent water shortage; it was the most critical area during the drought calamity and also had fires due to protests

Leticia

Leticia

Township with an almost dry dam and repeated reports of potable water scarcity

Morindó

Morindó

Rural area with reports of water shortage and drought impact in several seasons

Las Iguanas

Las Iguanas

Rural locality included among those already suffering from lack of water suitable for consumption

Las Palomas

Las Palomas

Reported with water shortage in the declaration of public calamity due to drought

Santa Clara y Santa Lucía

Santa Clara y Santa Lucía

Rural populations with reports of water shortage during dry season emergencies

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 Montería affected by El Niño?

Yes. Montería 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 Montería in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 11 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 2 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Montería 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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