Several communities in Dominica are experiencing water shortages as a result of heavy rainfall currently affecting sections of the island.
Grand Fond, La Plaine, Picard, Bourne and Thibaud are some areas affected, PRO of DOWASCO, Ed Registe said.
“At this moment, we are having some problems in the east of the island. Currently in Grand Fond there is a water shortage because of the heavy rainfall … there is some blockage at the intake and the river is still swollen thus prohibiting access to the intake,” he noted.
He added that in La Plaine the system was restored on Wednesday after a blockage at the intake but another blockage forced yet another shut down on Thursday.
“In Picard there has been some flooding … in other areas including Bourne, Thibaud and Dos Dane there are still some issues. If the rains continue this problem may persist however we can see the rain subsiding so it is not likely to continue,” Registe said.
Several sections of Dominica are currently experiencing heavy rainfall which has resulted in flooding. The Dominica Meteorological Service is advising residents in areas prone to flooding, land/mudslide and falling rocks to be vigilant as moisture and instability associated with a trough system will continue to affect the island
DNO,
Thanks for the continuous updates. Regarding the headline, ” Heavy rains cause water shortages”, I would rephrase the verbage to indicate that heavy rainfall led to water intake blockage, rather than heavy rainfall causing water shortage. For example, the attention gainer would read ” Shortage of water due to intake blockage”. Keep up the good work.
WE NEED WATER TRAFALGAR…….TWO DAYS NOW !
yeah Marigot is also out of water for two days now!
sometimes its not even worth time commenting on issues in Dominica,politicians will continue doing whatever they want no matter what and how much we complain.
its as though we are living in the sixteen hundreds so you know what, to hell with all
Go to the waterfalls and the river shower that’s the best other countries have it worst thank God for DA we have it all nature rivers waterfalls and more it’s a paradise
we want to buy our orange plants now rain is pouring down
Heavy rains cause water shortages?????? What’s next…Headlines… “Heavy Sunshine causes heat shortage!!!” LOL.
when multiple areas do not have water for days AND I MEAN DAYSSSS!!…its a BIG issue! so rasta think before opening your mouth! its times like these we notice how often we open our pipes and how much having water is a big deal
Land of 365 rivers and there is still water shortages in 2013, is there any explanations for that?.Big up DA you can do better.Tell me how can i help?, for i am Dominican..
True
You need to question God the Father about this and why the rain cause you without water in your house careful not to provoke the Almighty because i pray not for his wrath upon the idle tonge
So what is causing Trafalgar to be without water so often and for so long? DOWASCO is not saying anything to us and we still getting our long water bill at de end of de month
Their system is poor. You should demand a credit when there is no water including electricity. Their system should be programmed accordingly that when there is a water shortage or no water and electricity, customers will automatically receive a credit without having to ask them or beg them for it. If not, those affected are being shortchanged as they get richer and pocket your money.
While this makes no difference to you, just information, I can tell you this will not happen in Canada of all, when only rain falls; don’t know about the U.S. As a customer, demand your rights.
Oh the irony.
or is it a paradox?