ReliefWeb

Highlights

• The Republic of the Marshalls Islands (RMI) Cabinet issued an elevated state of disaster on 7 May as the prolonged and severe drought in the northern parts of the country worsens.

• There is a high likelihood that RMI will remain in drought conditions through July based on ENSO Pacific updates.

• An UNDAC team has been deployed arriving in RMI on 9 May.

• Assessments are on-going, however, water tanks are empty and wells are unsafe for drinking. Most of the seven reverse osmosis units are operating belowcapacity.

• Additional reverse osmosis units, spare parts, delivery of water bladders, immediate and long-term assistance on food security, and a crisis support plan for communicable health issues related to water security are needed.

• The National Disaster Committee established an Emergency Operations Centre on 9 May.