# Colombia Meteorologist Warns of Uneven Rainfall and Fire Risks

Meteorologist Max Henríquez warns of contrasting rainfall patterns causing fires in Tolima and floods in Guayabetal.

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On September 1, 2026, Colombian authorities reported active forest fires in several municipalities in the Tolima department, which has accumulated over 50,000 hectares of affected vegetation and crops. [^1]

William Rozo noted that only in August, 262 fire events affected nearly 2,100 hectares, representing over 82% of the total area damaged in the first half of the year. [^2]

William Rozo reported that between January 1 and September 1, more than 2,700 hectares were affected by fires in 75 municipalities across Cundinamarca. [^3]

William Rozo stated that approximately 95% of the forest fire events in Cundinamarca were caused by human intervention. [^4]

William Rozo, Director of Risk Management for Cundinamarca, stated on September 1 that the department is facing two critical contexts: forest fires and heavy rainfall in the eastern region. [^5]

Meteorologist Max Henríquez stated on September 1, 2026, that the Tolima region continues to receive no significant rainfall while Guayabetal and the piedemonte llanero are experiencing rain. [^6]

Recent heavy rains in Guayabetal, Cundinamarca, have caused increased water flow and landslides, leading the municipality to remain under a weather alert. [^7]

The lack of water in the Tolima region is keeping vegetation dry and facilitating the spread of flames due to high temperatures. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. On September 1, 2026, Colombian authorities reported active forest fires in several municipalities in the Tolima department, which has accumulated over 50,000 hectares of affected vegetation and crops. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
2. William Rozo noted that only in August, 262 fire events affected nearly 2,100 hectares, representing over 82% of the total area damaged in the first half of the year. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. William Rozo reported that between January 1 and September 1, more than 2,700 hectares were affected by fires in 75 municipalities across Cundinamarca. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. William Rozo stated that approximately 95% of the forest fire events in Cundinamarca were caused by human intervention. (Caracol Radio, News)
5. William Rozo, Director of Risk Management for Cundinamarca, stated on September 1 that the department is facing two critical contexts: forest fires and heavy rainfall in the eastern region. (Caracol Radio, News)
6. Meteorologist Max Henríquez stated on September 1, 2026, that the Tolima region continues to receive no significant rainfall while Guayabetal and the piedemonte llanero are experiencing rain. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
7. Recent heavy rains in Guayabetal, Cundinamarca, have caused increased water flow and landslides, leading the municipality to remain under a weather alert. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. The lack of water in the Tolima region is keeping vegetation dry and facilitating the spread of flames due to high temperatures. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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