Overview

• A theft of equipment at a key pumping site on Grande-Terre disrupted water supply for over 37,000 people, about 10% of Guadeloupe's population.
• Authorities have launched an investigation into the sabotage, which caused pressure drops in a major pipeline serving 40% of the archipelago.
• Emergency measures include the delivery of 33 water pallets and filling of local water tanks to assist affected communities like Sainte-Anne and Saint-François.
• The disruptions coincide with an ongoing strike by some water management workers, who are demanding improvements in health and welfare benefits.
• Security has been increased at sensitive sites to prevent further sabotage, while negotiations between workers and governing bodies are scheduled to resume Friday.