CRGR warns El Niño rainfall deficit threatens 832,000 in Costa Rica, Guanacaste hardest hit

The Regional Committee on Water Resources (CRGR) warns that an El Niño-driven rainfall deficit could impact over 832,000 people in Costa Rica, with Guanacaste among the most affected. The warning highlights risks to food security and water access, though specific deficit figures and government response remain unspecified. This underscores growing regional climate stress and potential agricultural and humanitarian strain.