Countries: Haiti, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. KEY FIGURES 15K people affected by heavy rains and flooding in Panama 1.9M people face emergency levels (IPC 4) of hunger in Haiti 99K people affected by rain-related incidents in the ongoing rainy season in Ecuador HAITI: FOOD SECURITY Haiti continues to face critical food security conditions during the March–June 2026 period, with over 5.83 million people - 52 per cent of the analysed population - experiencing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above), including nearly 1.9 million people (16 per cent) facing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions. Persistent armed violence, prolonged economic contraction, and sustained inflation disrupt livelihoods, restrict the movement of people and goods and erode household purchasing power nationwide. Agricultural production remains insufficient to meet national food needs, while repeated insecurity and climatic events continue to weaken household resilience. Without urgent, large‑scale humanitarian food and livelihood assistance, households will continue to face significant food consumption gaps and further livelihood losses, particularly among the most vulnerable populations. ECUADOR: RAINY SEASON Ecuador’s rainy season, which typically runs December through May, has now affected 99,473 people and displaced 18,544, up from 80,810 affected and 11,369 displaced at the end of March, reflecting a steady and concerning upward trend. Recurrent events and soil saturation are placing sustained pressure on livelihoods, living conditions and access to basic services, particularly in rural communities, with conditions increasing the likelihood of further incidents. Authorities report more than 19,100 hectares of crops affected, more than 21,400 hectares lost entirely and over 152,000 animals dead, compounding food security and income concerns for rural households. National authorities continue to lead the response, as further moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms is forecast across most of the country in the coming days. REGIONAL: EL NIÑO FORECASTING Climate projections from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicate a 61 per cent chance of El Niño developing between May and July 2026 and persisting through year-end. Seasonal outlooks from the Caribbean Regional Climate Centre already point to increased heat stress, more frequent dry spells and reduced heavy rainfall, heightening drought risk across the region. For small-scale farmers reliant on rainfed agriculture, these conditions could reduce yields and exacerbate food insecurity already strained by recent climate shocks, including Hurricane Beryl (2024), which caused losses equal to 22 per cent of GDP in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Hurricane Melissa (2025), which sharply increased food insecurity in Jamaica. A joint CARICOM, FAO and WFP policy note warns that the anticipated El Niño, alongside supply chain disruptions and global energy price volatility, makes 2026 a critical year for food security across the Caribbean. PANAMA: HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING Heavy rainfall on 14 April caused river overflows and flooding in the Ngäbe‑Buglé Comarca indigenous region, in the provinces of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas, affecting communities in at least six districts. According to national authorities, the floods affected approximately 15,000 people and resulted in one fatality in the community of Guoroni, Kankintú district. Floodwaters damaged homes, community infrastructure, rural water systems and crops, while landslides and damage to roads and suspension bridges have constrained access in in already hard‑to‑reach indigenous areas. National authorities are conducting rapid damage assessments and delivering assistance in coordination with sectoral institutions, with moderate rainfall forecast to continue over the region in the next 48 hours.

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