The official told the press that the situation could lead to calls on the population in regards with the significant decrease of the vital liquid in various regions of the country.

Montero explained that the situation is complicated on the Canelones Gold Coast ( east of the country), and in other areas, even in the capital, which has a 30-day supply of drinking water.

“If it does not rain in the next few days in the river and stream basins from which the State Sanitation Works get the water, it is likely that citizens will be urged to “use water reasonably,” Montero said.

The lack of rains prompted the extension of the agricultural emergency under which the government applies measures to help agricultural producers. Such decision releases funds and encourages public organizations as the situation of livestock, dairy, horticulture, fruit farming, beekeeping and poultry farming receive some ease.

Producers of vegetables and fruit trees, among others, anticipate losses and lower harvests, which could affect supplies and consumer prices.

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