226,774 hectares of farmland in Guatemala are now classified as drought loss. MAGA is tracking 18 climate-vulnerable zones while 486,727 households in 194 municipalities face reduced harvests. Maize, beans and coffee dominate the damage ledger. The Ministry awaits new projections for November 2026 to February 2027. The scale surpasses the last decade record. Rural survival is shifting from production to coping.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How much farmland in Guatemala is now classified as drought loss?
- A: 226,774 hectares of farmland are now classified as drought loss, surpassing the last decade record.
- Q: Which crops are hardest hit by the drought?
- A: Maize, beans and coffee dominate the damage ledger.
- Q: How many households are affected by reduced harvests?
- A: 486,727 households in 194 municipalities face reduced harvests.
- Q: What is MAGA doing about the crisis?
- A: MAGA is tracking 18 climate-vulnerable zones and awaits new projections for November 2026 to February 2027.