Schools Prepare for Drought and Heat | Jamaica News

Schools in St. Thomas are bracing for the new term amid a severe drought, with water restrictions in place and heatwaves threatening students and staff. With government emergency funding and massive water storage tanks, schools like Yallahs, Port Morant, and St. Thomas Technical are implementing heat breaks, outdoor classes, and strict conservation measures to stay operational. As rainfall remains critically low and dry conditions could persist through early next year, these institutions are turning to stored water, leak checks, and ventilation upgrades to keep learning alive — while other term preparations like staffing and repairs move forward. 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/101cd06e6de6b7fa