El Niño Observatory
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El Niño Observatory Monitored cities PA Santarém

El Niño in SantarémPA · Brazil

Current El Niño risk

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

Santarém is inside the projected impact zone Amazon & Northeast Brazil.

Suppressed convection brings severe drought, record-low rivers, fires and crop failure across the Amazon basin and the semi-arid Northeast.

Next 14 days in Santarém

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.

Local news Santarém

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

Local videos Santarém

Recent local coverage and preparedness clips for your area.

Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Santarém

São Cristóvão

São Cristóvão

Recurring complaints of water shortages; in 2026 the scarcity lasted almost a month

Elcione Barbalho

Elcione Barbalho

Among the neighborhoods most affected by lack of regular water, with reports of several days without supply

Conquista

Conquista

Listed in MP investigation as one of the neighborhoods most affected by water shortages

Maracanã I

Maracanã I

Cited by MP among the neighborhoods most affected by irregular supply

Maracanã

Maracanã

Had water suspension in 2025 due to a fallen tree and is part of an area with recurring failures

Aritapera e várzea ribeirinha

Aritapera e várzea ribeirinha

Extreme drought and civil emergency affected communities; there is a recurring risk of fires 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

INMET

National weather service

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Defesa Civil Nacional

Civil defense and emergencies

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CEMADEN

Climate and disaster monitoring

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CPTEC / INPE

Climate and disaster monitoring

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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 Santarém affected by El Niño?

Yes. Santarém sits in the documented impact zone Amazon & Northeast Brazil: Suppressed convection brings severe drought, record-low rivers, fires and crop failure across the Amazon basin and the semi-arid Northeast.

Will it rain in Santarém 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 Santarém 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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