A significant portion of Guadeloupe is now facing a severe drought, leading authorities to tighten restrictions. The areas of Grande-Terre and La Désirade are particularly affected, due to a continuous decline in groundwater levels observed over the past several weeks.
This deterioration is occurring within an already fragile context, particularly due to persistent malfunctions in the drinking water network. As a result, nearly half of the territory is subject to strict restrictions, notably regulating non-essential uses such as watering, washing, and certain water withdrawals.
A crisis that is set to last
In the rest of the archipelago, the situation remains under close monitoring with a general level of vigilance, urging the population to adopt more responsible consumption habits. Only one island is currently exempt from these measures, but the authorities are closely monitoring the evolving weather conditions.
State services emphasize that improvement will not be immediate, as replenishing water reserves depends on sufficient rainfall over a prolonged period. In the meantime, managing this resource is expected to be a crucial issue in the coming weeks.
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