Caribbean Countries Facing Drought

Countries throughout the eastern Caribbean are facing disturbingly low rainfall levels, blistering heat and an increase in the number of bush fires and water shortages. Drought declarations have been issued in over 10 islands. In Saint Lucia, the problems are grave and the island’s lone water company is rationing the precious resource. Farmers say the situation is affecting food production. The government is enacting some measures to deal with the drought and calling on the citizens to be prudent in conserving water. Alison Kentish reports from Saint Lucia for teleSUR.