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[^2]\n\nThe Bolívar departmental government reports that 40 of the 46 municipalities in the region have reported water shortages due to drought conditions associated with the El Niño phenomenon. [^3]\n\nRecords from 2022 to 2025 show that 42 of Bolívar's 46 municipalities were affected by water shortages, indicating pre-existing vulnerability before the current El Niño episode. [^4]\n\nThe national Government declared a national disaster situation for 12 months in July due to the possibility of El Niño strengthening during the second half of 2026. [^5]\n\nFifteen municipalities in Bolívar remain under red alert status, while five have officially declared a public calamity due to the water crisis. [^6]\n\nThe Bolívar administration reinforced water supply efforts by deploying carrotanques (water tankers) to prioritize municipalities including Santa Rosa, Villanueva, San Estanislao, Clemencia, Santa Catalina, Arroyo Hondo, Calamar, San Juan Nepomuceno, San Jacinto, El Carmen de Bolívar, Córdoba, Tiquisio, Zambrano, and Mompox. [^7]\n\nDaniel Franco, director of the Office for Risk Prevention and Attention, stated that he is conducting verifications across the territory to assess conditions and prioritize assistance for the most vulnerable communities. 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