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Water prohibitions in Jamaica

Overview

Jamaica is implementing water prohibition orders across seven parishes—Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Thomas, St. Mary, Portland, St. Ann, and St. Catherine—due to critically low rainfall and rising temperatures. The restrictions, scheduled to take effect on August 17, 2026, prohibit non-essential water use such as irrigating gardens, washing vehicles with hoses, and refilling pools, while prioritizing domestic needs and critical services like schools.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda attributed the shortage to disrupted rainfall patterns potentially influenced by lingering El Niño conditions. While a tropical wave in the Caribbean may bring heavy rainfall to the northern Windward Islands, the local outlook for Jamaica remains characterized by below-normal rainfall through late August.

Entities

Matthew Samuda · Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change · Jamaica Water Ministry · Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service · National Water Commission

Timeline

6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Caribbean weather: Jamaica issues water prohibitions amid low rainfall forecasts
Jamaica is implementing water prohibitions due to low rainfall forecasts, while a tropical wave threatens the Lesser Antilles with heavy rain and wind.
8 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Jamaica to issue water prohibition notice in seven parishes
Jamaica will implement water prohibition orders in seven parishes starting August 17 due to low rainfall and high temperatures, restricting non-essential water use to protect critical services.

Sources

jamaicainquirer.com · jamaicaobserver.com · nationwideradiojm.com · theorg.com · trinidadtribune.com