Baa Atoll ‘running out of water’, say residents
22 Mar 2010, 6:39 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
A prolonged dry spell has led to critical shortages of fresh water on several islands in Baa Atoll.
The islands of Kendhu, Kihadhu and Kamadhu in Baa Atoll are among the islands afraid that they might completely run out of rain water if the government does not provide aid.
Island councilor of Kendhu Adbul Rahman said the water stored in the tanks was running low as it had not rained for a long time.
”We use rain water for cooking, cleaning and drinking, and it would be very difficult for us if the tanks run out,” Rahman said.
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