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When taps run dry in the Caribbean, it’s not enough to blame El Niño
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Caribbean nations are facing severe water shortages, with governments quick to blame El Niño. But experts argue climate change is amplifying the weather pattern's effects, warming land and seas beyond historical norms. The region's water infrastructure and storage capacity are also inadequate. Vulnerable Caribbean communities bear disproportionate consequences despite contributing little to global emissions driving these worsening conditions.