inch of rainfall in May.

Government is suggesting that households order water early as there has already been an increase in business for water truckers.

Forecasters at US Naval Oceanographic Command have estimated that only 0.49 inches of rain has fallen so far this month.

Although a few showers fell over the weekend they made little difference to dwindling water tank levels.

Minister of Community, Culture and Information the Hon. Leonard Gibbons advised the community to use water wisely during the drought.