Growers from St. Kitts and Nevis are grappling with the pressure of drought and a changing climate on its food supply. With a population of 53,000 people, the small twin island state continues to battle the elements.
Farmers are directly feeling the harsh realities of the climate challenges facing the region. Over the last decade, there has been a significant drop in the levels of rainfall recorded by the Water Department in Basseterre and that has resulted in periods of water rationing. This has forced farmers to make harsh decisions.
Water Minister Konris Maynard underscored the growing concern, lamenting that for the period “January to May of 2023 we have received just 60% of the amount of rainfall we received for the same period in 2022. This is not good. Consequently, with a 40% reduction for the year we have absolutely no water to spare and not enough water to share”.
Source: sknvibes.com
