Thirsty islands

摘要

The Pacific island nations of Tuvalu and Tokelau have declared a state of emergency due to severe water shortages. In response, New Zealand has sent water and two desalination units, and Samoa has also sent water. Both nations rely on rain for drinking water, but there has been little rainfall for the past four months, says Richard Gorkrun of the Tuvalu Meteorological Service in Funafuti.