Severe Drought Strikes Solomon Islands, Nov 1997
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Disaster Overview : The Solomon Islands is facing a severe drought that has persisted since June 1997. Due to the current weather situation in the South-East Pacific, most areas have recorded below-average rainfall, leading to significant water shortages and impacting normal services across the provinces. The provinces of Western, Choiseul, Central, and Isabel are particularly affected, with provincial authorities reducing working hours to allow for water collection. Some provincial hospitals face possible closure due to the escalating situation.
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