In the face of a persistent drought, the opposition urges the government to declare a national emergency to mobilize resources in affected areas. Farmers are suffering heavy losses, with crops drying up and animals in distress. The situation seriously threatens food security, especially in rural areas, where access to water is already precarious. Urgent measures are being called for to support vulnerable communities.
Drought in Jamaica: the opposition calls for a national emergency declaration
This article was updated at 09:35.