Alifushi still without water as more islands request emergency water
24 Feb 2014, 10:51 PM
Ahmed Rilwan
Alifushi island in Raa atoll has still not received emergency water after the last batch was found unsuitable for drinking.
The council’s tests through the island health center indicated there were bacteria and dust in the water which is currently being tested by Environment Protection Agency (EPA).
Alifushi council President Abdul Latheef said that no water have been delivered to the island since the incident, and that people were depending on bottled mineral water bought from local shops.
While the National Disaster Management Center (NDMC) stated the island authorities had not requested more water, Alifushi council said that they should receive a replacement for the contaminated batch without having to ask.
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