Drought Warnings in El Salvador
Drought Warnings for El Salvador (Central America) come from Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN), Dirección General de Protección Civil. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for San Salvador.
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At a glance
- countryEl Salvador · North America
- reference citySan Salvador (13.69, -89.19)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, flood, landslide, storm, tsunami, drought
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in El Salvador
- meteoMinisterio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN)
- civilDirección General de Protección Civil
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in El Salvador
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for El Salvador: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in El Salvador?
Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (MARN), Dirección General de Protección Civil. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in El Salvador?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for El Salvador?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for San Salvador from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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- Tsunami Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.