# Water Rationing Starts in Sergipe's Greater Aracaju

> Sergipe begins water rationing for 3 cities starting Monday as drought worsens.
- Title: Water Rationing Starts in Sergipe's Greater Aracaju · G1
- Summary: Sergipe begins water rationing for 3 cities starting Monday as drought worsens. Sergipe's government starts water rationing in Aracaju, Nossa Senhora do…
- Keywords: sergipe, water rationing, aracaju, nossa senhora do socorro, sao cristovao, el niño, drought, racionamento de agua
- Source: G1 — https://g1.globo.com/se/sergipe/noticia/2026/11/09/dias-horarios-racionamento-de-agua-grande-aracaju.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:00:01.414+00:00
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- Topics: sergipe, water rationing, aracaju, nossa senhora do socorro, sao cristovao, el niño, drought, racionamento de agua, news
## Water Rationing Begins
Sergipe government confirms water rationing starts Monday, November 16.
## Affected Cities
Aracaju, Nossa Senhora do Socorro, and São Cristóvão will be impacted by rationing.
## El Niño Impact
Drought and El Niño cause below-average rainfall and increased evaporation.
## Barra dos Coqueiros Excluded
Barra dos Coqueiros remains outside the first phase of rationing.
## Emergency Status
14 municipalities in Sergipe are in emergency due to drought but no rationing yet.
## Rationing Schedule
Water cuts occur from 10pm to 7am daily in specific neighborhoods.
## City-Specific Details
Aracaju has specific neighborhoods affected on different days of the week.
## Historic Water System
Centro Histórico has independent water system managed by Iguá.
## Public Guidance
Residents advised to fill water tanks and avoid water-intensive tasks during cuts.
## Key takeaway

Sergipe's government starts water rationing in Aracaju, Nossa Senhora do Socorro, and São Cristóvão starting November 16 due to drought and El Niño effects.