Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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.
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.
As of October 7, 2026, 55.21% of the contiguous United States was experiencing drought conditions.
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.
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.
In the week ending October 6, 2026, 41 US states experienced moderate (D1) to exceptional (D4) drought.
As of October 7, 2026, approximately 101.9 million people in the United States were affected by drought conditions.
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.
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.
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.
