# Pernambuco Reservoirs Collapsing

> 17 reservoirs in Pernambuco's interior face collapse as El Niño threatens water supply.
- Title: Pernambuco Reservoirs Collapsing · G1 | Shortify
- Summary: 17 reservoirs in Pernambuco's interior face collapse as El Niño threatens water supply.
- Keywords: pernambuco, reservoirs, el niño, agreste, sertão, water shortage, apac
- Source: G1 — https://g1.globo.com/pe/caruaru-regiao/noticia/2026/11/09/interior-de-pernambuco-tem-17-reservatorios-em-situacao-de-colapso-veja-quais.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-09T17:55:26.392+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pernambuco, reservoirs, el niño, agreste, sertão, water shortage, apac, news
## Reservoir Collapse Alert
17 reservoirs in Pernambuco's interior face collapse with less than 1% capacity.
## Critical Reservoirs
Arrodeio is completely dry; Saco I has 0.20% capacity.
## Most Affected Areas
14 municipalities in Agreste and Sertão face severe water shortages.
## El Niño Warning
Apac predicts El Niño will strengthen in 2026-2027 causing drought.
## Reservoir Capacity
Panelas II has 0.08% capacity; Cipó has 0.36% capacity.
## Water Supply Impact
Jucazinho reservoir supplies water to 13 municipalities in Pernambuco.
## Climate Effects
El Niño causes higher temperatures and reduced soil moisture in Pernambuco.
## Key takeaway

Pernambuco's 17 reservoirs in the Agreste and Sertão regions are collapsing with less than 1% capacity, warning of severe water shortages due to El Niño.