Costa Rica CNE raises red alert for 71 cantons amid El Niño drought and sea warming

Costa Rica's National Emergency Commission (CNE) elevated alert levels for 71 cantons, including Guanacaste, Nicoya Peninsula, and the Pacific coast, due to a rainfall deficit and marine heatwave linked to El Niño. The red alert signals heightened risk of water scarcity, wildfires, and impacts on agriculture and tourism. The situation is developing as El Niño conditions persist.

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