South Pacific water shortage hits Tokelau

Unloading cargo on Tokelau islands (file image)

Retrieved from: BBC

“Tokelau declared a state of emergency late on Monday, following a similar move in neighbouring Tuvalu, where water is already being rationed.

“A New Zealand-administered territory of three islands, Tokelau’s 1,400 people have less than a week’s drinking water left.

“The lack of rainfall is blamed on the La Nina weather pattern.

“Officials said Tokelau had run out of natural fresh water and was relying solely on bottled water.

“New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully said other islands in the South Pacific were also reporting water shortages.”

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