With inadequate rainfall recorded last year, Vincentians have been warned to prepare a Home Water Storage Plan for the 2026 Dry Season.

The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) said this should be done as soon as possible. Homeowners are being urged to invest in water storage tanks and are also reminded that the suggested calculation for water storage is to allocate 10 gallons per person, per day.

According to the CWSA, based on information gleaned from reports by the SVG Met Office, the state agency responsible for the recording of rainfall and other climate related data, SVG saw approximately 50 per cent reduction in rainfall levels during the 2025 Rainy Season, when compared to the previous four years.

The Authority said with surface and ground water aquifers not fully replenished during the 2025 Rainy Season, it is forecasted that the island will be facing the upcoming Dry Season with limited water available compared to previous years.

The CWSA noted this is especially crucial for communities supplied by Montreal, Dalaway and Mamoon water sources. Based on records, they are the first and most severely affected during periods of low rainfall and drought conditions.

The CWSA said it may be forced to adapt and change its normal operation protocols as St Vincent and the Grenadines continue to grapple with the effects of Climate Change, and with the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum’s (CARICOF) prediction of short-term drought conditions for SVG up to March and a long-term drought up to May 2026.

It noted that the rationing of water may start earlier and for longer periods of time, as well as the implementation of stringent water conservation practices.

The CWSA added that it closely monitoring all water resources as well as continuing work on leak detection and repairs.