Concerns over water and food access grow as drought continues
- Countries
- Marshall Islands
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- Sources
- OCHA
- Publication date
Highlights
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The Republic of the Marshalls Islands (RMI) Cabinet issued an elevated state of disaster on 7 May as the prolonged and severe drought in the northern parts of the country worsens.
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There is a high likelihood that RMI will remain in drought conditions through July based on ENSO Pacific updates.
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An UNDAC team has been deployed arriving in RMI on 9 May.
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Assessments are on-going, however, water tanks are empty and wells are unsafe for drinking. Most of the seven reverse osmosis units are operating belowcapacity.
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Additional reverse osmosis units, spare parts, delivery of water bladders, immediate and long-term assistance on food security, and a crisis support plan for communicable health issues related to water security are needed.
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The National Disaster Committee established an Emergency Operations Centre on 9 May.