State of disaster extended for Marshall Islands
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- Marshall Islands
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- OCHA
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Drought conditions persist and humanitarian needs are urgent in the northern Marshall Islands.
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The initial state of ‘drought’ disaster proclaimed on 8 May has been extended by Cabinet for an additional 30 days into early July.
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The Marshall Islands Government finalized an Immediate and Near-Term Drought Response Plan on 31 May.
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The total funding requirement estimated by the Marshall Islands Government is US$ 4.7 million. A significant funding gap remains for lifesaving needs identified in the plan.