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El Niño in San SalvadorSan Salvador · El Salvador
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / water / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressureSan Salvador is inside the projected impact zone Central America: Dry Corridor.
Failed rains across the Dry Corridor threaten subsistence maize and bean harvests, deepening food insecurity.
Next 14 days in San Salvador
8 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 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.
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Areas with drought and water-shortage history in San Salvador
Sector del estadio Cuscatlán, bulevar Los Próceres y alrededores
Recurring water supply cuts and irregularities reported by residents and ANDA
Colonia General Arce, Palermo, Floresta, Los Eliseos y San Mateo
Areas with deficient water service denounced in several press coverages
Colonia Luz, Dina, San Francisco, Las Mercedes y Monserrat
Repeated reports of water deficiency and ANDA notices due to electrical failures
Barrio Santa Anita y zona sur de San Salvador
ANDA reported supply deficiency due to failures in the Rio Lempa system
Colonia Atlácatl y colonia Guatemala
Capital areas included in water cuts due to electrical and system failures
San Ernesto, San Martín y Altavista
Nearby areas with rationing, drought, and impact of scarcity in 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 numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Salvador affected by El Niño?
Yes. San Salvador sits in the documented impact zone Central America: Dry Corridor: Failed rains across the Dry Corridor threaten subsistence maize and bean harvests, deepening food insecurity.
Will it rain in San Salvador in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 8 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of San Salvador 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.
Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.