Virgin Islands in Drought Emergency | Trinidad and Tobago News

The U.S. Virgin Islands are officially in drought disaster mode, with St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix grappling with extreme dryness that’s expected to linger — forcing farmers to apply for federal emergency loans to survive. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. pushed hard for this aid, highlighting how vital agriculture is to the islands’ food, economy, and culture. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico is also reeling, with water rationing already underway in San Juan and over half the island under severe or extreme drought. Scientists blame a powerful El Niño event, which is also predicted to lead to a quieter Atlantic hurricane season — but for now, the parched land and its people are bearing the brunt. 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/dc34b718e08b76fd