BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)\u2014 The Barbados-based the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) says that while some parts of the Caribbean, such as the Leeward Islands, experienced above normal rainfall in January, there are concerns over short and long term drought by the end of the dry season in May over much of the region.<\/p>\n
In its latest Caribbean Drought Bulletin, the CIMH said that of particular concern is the southern portion of the eastern chain into Guyana, where both short and long term drought are likely to evolve.<\/p>\n
\u201cMonitoring water reserves and enhancing water conservation measures are recommended,\u201d it said, noting that long term drought is evolving in Antigua, Barbados, northwestern half of Belize, Cayman Islands, parts of coastal and interior Guyana, \u00a0St Kitts, the Windward Islands \u2013 Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines.<\/p>\n
It said that long term drought might possibly develop or continue in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao (ABC islands), northwestern Bahamas, southeastern Belize, Jamaica, Sint Maarten and Suriname.<\/p>\n
\u201cAreas ending up in long term drought by the end of May, may experience significantly reduce water levels in large reservoirs, large rivers, and groundwater during the dry season,\u201d CIMH warned.<\/p>\n
It said during the month of January, normal to above normal rainfall was experienced in most of the islands of the eastern Caribbean.<\/p>\n
\u201cTowards the end of the Caribbean dry season, a likely reduction in water availability is due to evolving (or possible) long term drought in all countries and territories except French Guiana and Guadeloupe. In addition, frequent dry spells and short-term drought in a majority of places may pose water stress to sensitive rainfed crops.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is growing concern for flooding and flash floods in Belize and the islands from April onwards, as extreme wet spells may occur. Warmer than usual temperatures could make the heat uncomfortable at times.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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