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  1. El Niño is causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.
  2. El Niño is causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.
  3. El Niño is causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.
  4. Heavy rain and flooding threaten Central America and southeastern Mexico due to extreme rainfall.

Flooding in Aguas Zarcas Impacts Agricultural Exports from Costa Rica

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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Flooding occurred in Aguas Zarcas on October 16, 2026, impacting San Carlos in Costa Rica. The Red Cross reported 45 incidents on October 15, 2026, 32 of which were in that district. San Carlos is a large canton in a northern region known for exporting fruit abroad.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The northern region of Costa Rica, where San Carlos is located, accounted for 71.0% of its regional exports in 2023, totaling approximately US$849 million. Pineapple was the primary export in that region, making up 72.6% of the export value in 2023, with the United States being the top destination for these goods.

Heavy rain and flooding threaten Central America and southeastern Mexico due to extreme rainfall, with El Niño causing severe droughts, heat waves, torrential rains, and flooding across Central America.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • Aguas ZarcasRiver in Costa Rica where flooding is occurring.
  • San CarlosCanton in Costa Rica affected by the flooding.
  • Costa RicaCountry in Central America where the agricultural output is generated.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Costa RicaSpeculative

    The disruption in San Carlos, a major agricultural exporter, might impact national supply chain and output.

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