Drought Risk in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 5 events on record in proximity
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Central America (2021-10-20)
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
How Guatemala City Compares
Notable Drought Events Near Guatemala City
Drought - Guatemala
October 8, 2014 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Central Guatemala
July 31, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Central Guatemala
December 2, 2018 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Drought - Guatemala
August 13, 2013 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Drought - Central America
October 19, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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How this data is built
Guatemala City, Guatemala drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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