IVIC researchers evaluate climate projections in the face of the Super Child phenomenon

Published at: 22/10/2026 11:07 AM

The head of the Systems Ecology and Global Change Laboratory of the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), Carlos Méndez, warned that Venezuela is preparing to face atypical and unprecedented climate behavior, characterized by the combination of prolonged drought and extreme precipitation events.

During the presentation of weather projections based on international models and statistical assemblages, the researcher explained that there is a discrepancy between the historical records of past events of the Super Child phenomenon and current trends.

“The evaluation of the past tells us that Super Children are characterized by a very severe drought over the entire national territory. However, projections are telling us that we are going to have that drought, but with probable extreme rain events. We must prepare for a combination of drought and extreme rain,” Méndez emphasized.

According to the analysis presented by the IVIC specialist, the states of Sucre, Anzoátegui, Delta Amacuro, Bolivar and the northern Amazon will experience a constant drought with high temperatures, while western Venezuela, in particular the Andean mountain range, “will face heavy rainfall in short periods, especially between the months of December, January and February 2027", he explained.

The researcher explained that the agricultural sector could face considerable effects due to high temperatures: “in the East, lack of water will generate water stress on crops and risk of crop loss. On the contrary, in the West, excess moisture and rapid flooding could deteriorate crops,” he said.

Méndez also noted that the drought will affect the Caroní River basin, Venezuela's main source of hydroelectric generation, which could reduce the capacity of the National Electric Service.

The researcher indicated that these scientific evaluations have been submitted to the appropriate authorities, including the Ministry of Science and Technology (MINCYT), the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMEH) and the Ministry for Ecosocialism (MINEC), in order to strengthen public policies and contingency plans.

In this regard, the head of the Laboratory for Systems Ecology and Global Change called for prevention and coordination between the State and organized Popular Power, promoting work together with Civil Protection bodies to address climate impacts with awareness.

“As a precautionary principle, we must be prepared. We urge community organizing so that citizens can protect ourselves and safeguard our communities in an organized way,” he said.

Mazo News Team