Food supplies reach Makunudhoo ending shortage
The National Disaster Management Center has transported rice, flour and sugar to an isolated northern island facing a food shortage after prolonged bad weather grounded food supply boats.
22 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
The National Disaster Management Center (NDMC) has transported rice, flour and sugar to an isolated northern island facing a food shortage.
Makunudhoo, located on the northwest of the Maldives archipelago, received 20 sacks of sugar, and 25 sacks each of rice and flour, according to the island council.
The isolated island ran out of staples early this week when a prolonged bout of bad weather grounded food supply boats. Some 1200 people live on Makunudhoo.
The food staples were transported from Haa Dhaal Kulhudhuffushi.
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