Saint Lucia government declares water emergency amidst continuing drought

CASTRIES, St Lucia – Government has declared a water-related emergency for all parts of the island, effective yesterday and running until July 31, as the drought situation showed no signs of improvement and water levels decreased.

This type of emergency is declared when a shortage or deficiency of water exists or may soon exist.

Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Information, and Broadcasting Dr. James Fletcher said yesterday, in a national address on the measures to deal with the drought, that river flow rates around the island were below expected base-flow rates.