Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
154 incident reports were logged and verified in Saint Vincent between October 6 and 8, 2026: 74 involving flooding, 37 involving landslides or rockfalls, and 18 involving retaining-wall failures.
157.8 mm of rainfall accumulated in Majorca over 24 hours, more than double every other monitoring station; peak one-hour intensity reached 52.6 mm at 2:00 a.m. on October 6, 2026.
In Saskatchewan (Canada), 31% of 2026 hard red spring wheat graded 1 CW, versus 52% on the five-year average and 61% on the 10-year average, due to variable rainfall, wet conditions, and pests.
As of October 5, 2026, 82% of Saskatchewan (Canada) crops were harvested, versus 97% on the five-year average, 88% on the 10-year average, and 93% a year earlier.
As of October 5, 2026, 19% of pastures, 13% of hayland, and 9% of cropland in Saskatchewan (Canada) had short topsoil moisture; in the southwest, 22% of cropland.
92% of water service was restored within 48 hours after the tropical wave; 60,000 imperial gallons of water were also distributed, and the estimated repair cost reached EC$100,000.
Honduras' cereal imports in 2025/26 are estimated at 1.8 million tonnes, almost 30% above the five-year average, due to drought-driven lower production.
WFP estimates that the 2026-27 El Niño could push 49 million people into acute hunger worldwide, with Latin America and the Caribbean among the most affected regions.
In July 2026, white maize in Honduras cost about 20% more than a year earlier and red beans rose 16% month-on-month, amid dry weather.
In Honduras, 1.88 million people (18%) are projected to face acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) between August and October 2026, up from 1.62 million (17%) a year earlier, largely due to El Niño.
