In 2023, Chile saw an increase in precipitation and temperatures due to El Niño, but this is expected to change in 2024 with the onset of La Niña, according to academic Raúl Valenzuela. Predicted to start by June 2024, La Niña is anticipated to bring colder temperatures and reduced rainfall, especially impacting northern and central regions of Chile. This climatic shift poses a threat to water availability for agriculture and human consumption, worsening the situation in already drought-stricken areas like the Coquimbo Region.