VOICED : Declaran alerta por sequia en 12 departamentos de El Salvador

El Salvador is experiencing a severe drought, with 29 consecutive dry days affecting multiple regions. The drought has severely impacted maize production, with over 43,000 hectares affected, primarily in the eastern part of the country. Many farmers have lost their entire crops, leading to significant economic hardship. A total of 77,322 producers have been affected. The rainy season in Central America typically runs from May to November, but the lack of rain has disrupted this pattern.

What prompted the authorities in El Salvador to declare a drought alert?

• 29 consecutive dry days

• A sudden increase in temperature

• A hurricane warning

• Flooding in several departments

How did the previous year compare to the current situation in terms of maize production?

• There was no maize production

• It was worse than the current year

• It was similar to the current year

• It was better than the current year

Approximately how many hectares of maize have been affected by the drought?

• 10,000 hectares

• 43,387 hectares

• 100,000 hectares

• 5,000 hectares

What is the total number of producers affected by the drought?

• 100,000 producers

• 25,000 producers

• 77,322 producers

• 50,000 producers

When does the rainy season typically occur in Central America?

• March to July

• August to December

• May to November

• January to March