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Parched Penrhyn receives water relief

Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

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Parched Penrhyn receives water relief
Penrhyn received much-needed relief this week when the Taunga Nui barge arrived with 200,000 litres of water. PHOTO: Kiri Ataera/Infrastructure Cook Islands 21011306-15.

A shipment of water has alleviated a severe shortage on the Northern group atoll of Penrhyn, however with no rain in sight, residents will have to continue rationing supplies.

A shipment of water has alleviated a severe shortage on the Northern group atoll of Penrhyn, however with no rain in sight, residents will have to continue rationing supplies.


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