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January 29, 2008
Ethiopian Dry Season brings Water Shortages
With the long dry season in Ethiopia getting underway, there is great concern as to if there is enough water to support both human and livestock consumption.
The Regional Water Bureau has also identified hotspot areas for undertaking water schemes rehabilitation activities
The Regional DPPB has asked UNICEF for funds for water tanker deliveries in the Warder, Liben, Gode, Afder, Fik and Korahe zones.
The Oromiya Pastoralist Commission in the Borena zone identified priority intervention requirements for livestock including animal feed, vaccination and treatment, rehabilitation of water points and water tanker deliveries, as reported by the United Nations Office for the Cooperation of Humanitarian Affairs.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at January 29, 2008 10:47 AM
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