Panama President Mulino Asks the Government to Prepare for El Niño, Warning that it will Affect National Food Production

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino warned that the El Niño phenomenon will have an impact on national food production and called on all state institutions to prepare to face the weather conditions expected during the coming months. 

“Production will be reduced by the El Niño phenomenon,” the president stated, referring to the effects that the rainfall deficit could generate in different parts of the country. Things don’t look good,” Mulino Warns.“

During his remarks, the president noted that the weather forecasts are not favorable and sent a direct message to his government team. 

“According to the forecasts, things don’t look good… all government entities, pay attention, let’s prepare,” Mulino said.

The president indicated that his administration is already working on actions aimed at supporting producers, with the goal of reducing the impact that the decrease in rainfall could have on agricultural activity.

Government Maintains Vigilance Regarding the Phenomenon

The president’s statements come after the Panama Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (IMHPA) reported that the country is experiencing conditions associated with the El Niño phenomenon, with forecasts of rainfall deficits and increased temperatures between July and December 2026.  Authorities have warned that this scenario could affect agricultural production, increase the heat index, and create greater challenges for water supply and other activities dependent on rainfall.