{
  "id": 12674546,
  "title": "El Niño Is Already Taking a Toll on Colombia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/el-nino-is-already-taking-a-toll-on-colombia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:37:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/07/el-nino-taking-toll-colombia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "El Niño, a warm phase of a recurring Pacific climate pattern, is currently affecting Colombia, with potential economic consequences that could extend beyond agriculture. According to Colombia One, the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) has confirmed El Niño conditions and estimates a 97% probability of its persistence through the first quarter of 2027 and an 81% chance of reaching very strong intensity between October and December 2026. The Colombian Safety Council predicts that reduced productivity could cost the country approximately US$3.32 billion (COP 10.69 trillion) over eight months, which is equivalent to 0.57% of the country's GDP. These projections highlight the significant potential impact of El Niño on Colombia's economy, including work hours, agricultural output, electricity bills, and food prices.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}