Event Brief
Colombia declares emergency over El Niño water threat
Filed: Jul 24, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Summary: President Gustavo Petro signed a decree declaring a national disaster as El Niño reduces water supply.
WHO: President Gustavo Petro
WHAT: Signed Decree 0037 declaring a 12-month national disaster situation due to El Niño
WHEN: Jul 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: El Niño threatened water supply by reducing reservoir capacity and triggering water rationing.
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