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]