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Caribbean Braces for Record Heat and Drought | Jamaica News

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El Niño is heating up the Caribbean, promising record-breaking heat and prolonged droughts from August through October—with impacts potentially lasting until 2027. Farmers face crop collapse, water and energy systems strain under rising AC demand, and tourism suffers as humidity and wildfires worsen. Coral reefs are at risk from marine heatwaves, and supply chains could be disrupted by climate shocks elsewhere, like the Panama Canal. This slow-burning crisis demands urgent, coordinated action before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5b62771977728b5

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