Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
190 million gallons of water per day are produced approximately by the NWC to serve two million customers in Jamaica.
40.2% is reported for Hermitage Dam and 33.7% for Mona Dam amid drought conditions affecting water systems in Jamaica.
107 National Water Commission (NWC) systems are being affected, at varying stages, by drought conditions in Jamaica.
J$60 million in additional funding was allocated to RADA to build water catchment points in 25 high-yield farming areas.
2.82 million gallons of water were trucked free of charge by the NIC to farmers, while RADA delivered 1,900 loads of water across eight priority parishes.
Approximately 15% was the decline in crop production caused by the drought, while about 70% of farmers depend on rainfall for productive activity.
39.8% of capacity was recorded at Hermitage Dam on September 16, 2026, a water supply source for Kingston and St. Andrew.
35.5% of capacity was recorded at Mona Reservoir on September 16, 2026, a water supply source for Kingston and St. Andrew.
61% probability is estimated by WMO that El Niño will bring severe droughts to Belize, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, threatening crops and water supplies in countries already facing high imported food prices due to the Iran conflict (The Guardian, 2026).
In the sectoral mapping of PAIs, agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing accounts for 248 PAIs (34.8%), followed by manufacturing (188), tourism (70) and ICT (51); additionally, 32 PAIs in health are identified, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
