# Colombia faces critical September as El Niño intensifies

Meteorologist Max Henríquez warns of severe water and energy shortages in Colombia due to intensifying El Niño effects.

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Meteorologist Max Henríquez warned on 2026-09-01 that September would be a critical period for Colombia due to the intensifying El Niño phenomenon. [^1]

Meteorologist Max Henríquez warned on 2026-09-03 that El Niño will increase pressure on Colombia's water and energy reserves starting in September. [^2]

Max Henríquez recommended that citizens save water and energy, and if necessary, ration them to cope with the potential scarcity. [^3]

Max Henríquez stated that starting in September, the effect of El Niño will intensify, leading to drier conditions that exert greater pressure on available resources. [^4]

Reports indicate that surface water reserves in Facatativá would last for approximately 15 days if no new rainfall occurs. [^5]

Max Henríquez advised citizens to save water and energy, stating that the upcoming conditions are very serious. [^6]

Max Henríquez warned that the tropical wave could bring dangerous rains and cause further events. [^7]

The municipality of Facatativá has reservoirs with less than 20% capacity, totaling about 200,000 cubic meters available out of a capacity of over one million cubic meters. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Meteorologist Max Henríquez warned on 2026-09-01 that September would be a critical period for Colombia due to the intensifying El Niño phenomenon. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
2. Meteorologist Max Henríquez warned on 2026-09-03 that El Niño will increase pressure on Colombia's water and energy reserves starting in September. (El Tiempo, News)
3. Max Henríquez recommended that citizens save water and energy, and if necessary, ration them to cope with the potential scarcity. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. Max Henríquez stated that starting in September, the effect of El Niño will intensify, leading to drier conditions that exert greater pressure on available resources. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Reports indicate that surface water reserves in Facatativá would last for approximately 15 days if no new rainfall occurs. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. Max Henríquez advised citizens to save water and energy, stating that the upcoming conditions are very serious. (El Tiempo, News)
7. Max Henríquez warned that the tropical wave could bring dangerous rains and cause further events. (El Tiempo, News)
8. The municipality of Facatativá has reservoirs with less than 20% capacity, totaling about 200,000 cubic meters available out of a capacity of over one million cubic meters. (El Tiempo, News)

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