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HIGHLIGHTS
• Five months since drought conditions began to be experienced in Nissan, Fead, Carterets, Mortlock, and Tasman islands in North Bougainville, the Autonomous Bougainville Government is leading a relief mission to the affected islands.
• Upon the request of the National Disaster Centre, the DMT is supporting the ABG response with commitments to address Food, WASH, and Health needs.
• Major gaps are still in food and drinking water supply commitments. Port Moresby-based relief items also require transport to Buka.
• The ABG revised its mission plan due to cost-efficiency considerations.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
Five months since drought conditions began to be experienced in Nissan, Fead, Carterets, Mortlock, and Tasman islands in North Bougainville, the usual water and food sources of affected communities are being depleted. An estimated six months is required for these sources, including rain-fed water tanks and food gardens to fully recover. Meanwhile, the affected communities need food and drinking water to survive during that recovery period