Commonwealth residents are being encouraged to prepare for a drought, which could mean increased collateral effects such as lesser water to go around and more brush fires.<\/p>\n
According to Nadine Deleon Guerrero, the external affairs officer of the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency, the Commonwealth experiences a drought every year, but it started earlier than usual this year and they are unsure how long it will last.<\/p>\n
That means the CNMI community should be prepared to conserve water and to keep burning to an absolute minimum to ensure safety from wildfires.<\/p>\n
Deleon Guerrero said the drought started in January when it usually starts around March. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust be mindful that it won\u2019t be raining as much and keep yourselves hydrated,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n
Last Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, issued a notice of anticipated dry weather for the Commonwealth. In fact, it has started already, with NWS noting diminished rainfall over the Commonwealth since January.<\/p>\n
Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the far Northern Islands will experience the severe impact of the drought. <\/p>\n
In particular for Saipan, the drawdown of fresh water resources could be a problem in the next few weeks to months. Vegetation will dry out and a severe wildfire season could develop, especially where debris from Typhoon Yutu remains.<\/p>\n
Because of the anticipated dry weather, HSEM is advising the community to take all necessary precautions at this time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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