Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
The disaster declaration allows the government to coordinate efforts involving various public bodies and international agencies and partners to get aid to those already being affected.
The Public Utilities Board is advising people to boil water or use bottled water.
The first international response has come from Australia providing 100 solar distillation units for the outer communities which will convert well water into safe drinking water.
More to come ...