Met Service urges Jamaicans to prepare for drier, warmer summer amid developing El Niño phenomenon

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica is warning of a developing El Niño phenomenon which is expected to result in reduced rainfall and increased temperatures across Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.It says such conditions may present challenges for water resources, agriculture and broader environmental systems, including increased heat stress affecting crops and livestock.Amid this development, the National Drought Management Committee has been activated and is slated to meet within the next 10 days.