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Event: DR Drought Number: 2011-000146 Country: TUV Tuvalu Location: Nukulaelae Date (YMD): 2011-9-26 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: IFRC Comments: Tuvalu, a country of nine islands north of Fiji has a population of about 10,000 people with almost 50 per cent living on Funafuti, which is the capital island. The country depends mostly on rain water with some islands having access to ground water. Since early this year, all islands in the group have been suffering from lack of water due to the LaNina effect, which has impacted the islands? agriculture and daily water consumption. Nukulaelae, an island south of Funafuti has reported that the island is very low on fresh drinking water and has requested the government for assistance. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: