APPROXIMATELY 14 villages in Mandalay Region is possible to face rural water scarcity this summer, according to a drought vulnerability survey. Mandalay Region Rural Development Department has taken necessary measures to distribute water to those vulnerable villages, said U Soe Than, the director of the department.

The drought vulnerability record indicated that 14 villages in eight townships might be affected by water scarcity in the summer, including two villages each in Myittha, Kyaukse, Kyaukpadaung, Mahlaing, Wundwin and Thazi and one each in TadaU and Meiktila townships.

“The survey showed that 14 villagers are at risk of drought. The water distribution network at the nearest water source will be connected to those villages. Preparations to distribute water have been undertaken. Township development affairs organization, civil society organization, non-governmental organizations, the Department of General Administration and Myanmar Police Force will cooperate in this effort,” he explained.

T h e s h o r t a g e o f drinking water supply is the major crisis in those vulnerable villages. Furthermore, the department has declared the contact number for water shortage problems in other villages which is not listed in the survey.

Min Htet Aung (Mandalay Sub-Printing House)/GNLM

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