The Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change has presented several measures to mitigate the effects of the drought on the island. Partnerships with UNICEF will allow for the installation of water tanks in communities. The government also plans to create new loading points for water trucks and has approved a significant budget for targeted interventions. The need to conserve water is emphasized in light of forecasts for low precipitation.
Government initiatives to combat the ongoing drought in Jamaica
This article was updated at 18:35.