Severe El Niño drives record 40°C heat in Colombian Caribbean, threatening water and power

A severe El Niño is pushing temperatures to a record 40°C in Colombia's Caribbean region, worsening impacts on water supply and energy generation. The report is based on local coverage and lacks corroborating official data, but the pattern aligns with El Niño's known regional effects. This raises near-term risks to public health and critical infrastructure in a key coastal area.