Hermitage Dam Falls to 31.4% as Kingston Water Is Rationed
The Hermitage Dam has fallen to 31.4 per cent of capacity, prompting water rationing in Kingston. The Mona Reservoir also declined to 55.8 per cent, with restrictions in effect since 3 August. The post Hermitage Dam Falls to 31.4% as Kingston Water Is Rationed appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Hermitage Dam's water storage fell to 31.4% of capacity as Kingston water rationing was implemented on 20 August 2026, according to Nationwide News Network. This marked a significant decline from 31% reported by the Jamaica Observer on the same day. The Mona Reservoir, another key source, held 55.8% of its capacity on 7 August, down from 58.1% just days prior.
This decline, reported by Television Jamaica and Nationwide News Network, resulted from reduced inflows due to ongoing dry conditions. Consequently, water supply regulations for the Mona and Hope networks were enforced on Monday 3 August 2026. Affected areas include New Kingston, Cross Roads, Downtown Kingston, and seventeen neighborhoods.
Residents on the Mona network must receive water between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, while those on the Hope network have specific days and times. The National Water Commission, Jamaica's state-owned water utility, set these restrictions to address the water scarcity caused by reduced inflows.
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