Jamaican Authorities to spend $100 million attributable to drought situations

The Jamaican Authorities is to spend $100 million to assist Jamaicans, significantly these in rural communities that rely on catchment services in mild of drought situations.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement at a media briefing Friday afternoon.

He famous that Jamaica has seen a decline in rainfall since final October and said that the Drought Administration Committee has been monitoring the state of affairs.

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In line with the prime minister, $50 million was initially made accessible final December to deal with the issue, together with trucking water amongst different issues.

Nevertheless, Holness mentioned that the state of affairs has worsened with Jamaica now in a meteorological drought.

Holness additional mentioned that the $100 million will likely be rigorously used to be sure that these in want of water obtain it.

He additionally mentioned the response effort will see elevated trucking of water.

Holness suggested Jamaicans to observe conservation strategies, noting that situations may additional worsen given the projections.