Last Updated on June 8, 2023, 4:46 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The water department of St Kitts and Nevis has recently shared a plan of action after the country has been facing significant water shortage in several communities including Basseterre, Newton Ground and Cayon. The water reserves of the country are replenished only through rains and rain water, The department of water services has claimed that St Kitts has recieved only 60% of the rain that is usual for the season. Accordingly, several communities are facing a water-related crisis.
During January to May St Kitts received ONLY 60% of the normal rainfall for this period, and the nation’s water supplies completely depend on the same. Accordingly, the country is facing acute shortage of water supplies. With this, the government is forced to take some strict measures to combat the various restrictions they face. Accordingly, the department of water services has resorted to rationing water usage.
Under the rationing schedule, the water supply will be closed off every evening after 8:00 PM and restored only after 5:00 AM the following morning. The interruption in the supply of water services is essential to combat the shortage issue that the counrty is facing due to low rainfall. Accordingly, the department of water services has urged the people of the country to excersise reasonable precaustion.
The departmeent has suggested that the people should store water to meet their needs during the hours of interruption. They have further added that the consumers must ensure that there are no leaks. In case any consumers find any issues, the department urges them to reach out to get the leaks repaireed post haste.
The departmment has clarified that the consumers who fail to get their leaks fixed, will risk getting their connections suspended. The department has urged to the co-operation of the people during this time and sincerely apologized for any inconvenience caused by the decisions. The St Kitts department of water services has clarified that they are working to increase the water production capacity to enable a 24-hour supply even during the annual Dry-Season.
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