# Water shortages in Santo Domingo due to drought > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-shortages-in-santo-domingo-due-to-drought > Updated: 2026-08-31T04:42:34.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. A prolonged drought beginning in May has caused significant reductions in potable water production for the Greater Santo Domingo region. The Corporación del Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Santo Domingo (CAASD) reported that several major systems have seen production drops, with the Haina-Manoguayabo system experiencing a 68% decrease in capacity. Other systems, including Isabela and Isa-Mana, have also faced declines exceeding 60%. To address the shortages in areas such as Los Alcarrizos, Pedro Brand, and Santo Domingo Oeste, CAASD activated a contingency plan. This response includes transferring water from the Valdesia-Santo Domingo aqueduct and deploying water trucks for free distribution. In addition to managing the immediate drought, CAASD is pursuing long-term infrastructure improvements. Director Felipe Suberví noted that rehabilitation efforts have contributed to a 38% increase in daily water production since 2020. Current efforts include the rehabilitation of various aqueducts and wastewater treatment plants to improve sanitation for the region’s 3.7 million inhabitants. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: CAASD manages water shortages and infrastructure repairs in Santo Domingo CAASD is implementing contingency plans and infrastructure rehabilitations in Santo Domingo to combat a 30-35% drop in water production caused by severe drought and declining river levels. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santo-domingo-authorities-activate-contingency-plan-amid-35-water-production-drop ### 2026-08-28: Santo Domingo water production drops 68% due to drought Drought conditions have reduced potable water production by up to 68% in parts of Santo Domingo, prompting CAASD to activate emergency contingency plans and water truck deployments. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santo-domingo-water-production-drops-68-due-to-drought --- Cite as: Water shortages in Santo Domingo due to drought. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/water-shortages-in-santo-domingo-due-to-drought