Scarborough, Tobago – It is no secret that Tobago has been experiencing exceptionally high temperatures, a phenomenon that everyone on the island can feel. These high temperatures have coincided with an increase in Saharan Dust and a notable decrease in rainfall.
Shakeer Baig, Acting Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, spoke about the effects of the 2024 dry season and how it has contributed to a decrease in rainfall on the island. His insights highlight the climatic challenges impacting Tobago’s environment and daily life.