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Old 04-10-2011, 06:41   #1
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Water Shortages in SoPac

Evidently, there are severe water shortages in some parts (Tuvalu, Tokelau, & Samoa) of the SoPac.

More ➥ Water emergency declared in Tuvalu - UPI.com

And ➥ BBC News - South Pacific water shortage hits Tokelau

Have any of our Pacific cruisers noted water shortages in the region?
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Old 06-10-2011, 12:14   #2
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Re: Water Shortages in SoPac

The Ha'apai group in Tonga generally has a tough time most years but they have adapted because of it. Yasawas in Fiji struggle each year but there is a high tourist loading there as well. We're in Vanuatu now and it is the most lush place I have ever cruised. Avacados the size of Pawpaw earlier this year!!
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Re: Water Shortages in SoPac

Makes my plans to install a watermaker look more logical. I figure a yacht that shows up to Island Seldom Visited with power tools, a Honda 2000 and the ability to make a few dozen jerry cans of potable water will be greeted with smiles and maybe a roast pig.
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Re: Water Shortages in SoPac

Over population is the problem. Plenty of atolls face shortages through the dry season. It happens in the smaller atolls of the Marshalls as well.
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Re: Water Shortages in SoPac

“Military planes from Australia & New Zealand will fly a large desalination unit to Tuvalu's main island of Funafuti.

New Zealand has already flown smaller units to Tuvalu but its foreign minister said more capacity was needed.

Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency over the shortage, caused by the La Nina weather phenomenon...

... Earlier this week, the Tuvalu Red Cross warned that water supplies in some areas - including outlying islands - could run out within days.

Neighbouring Tokelau has also declared a state of emergency over a water shortage. A US coast guard vessel is on its way to the tiny three-atoll territory with 36,000 gallons of fresh water....”

More ➥ BBC News - Australia, New Zealand in airlift to drought-hit Tuvalu

And ➥ BBC News - South Pacific water shortage hits Tokelau
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