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BBC: A second South Pacific community is suffering a severe water shortage due to an ongoing drought crisis.
Tokelau declared a state of emergency late on Monday, following a similar move in neighbouring Tuvalu, where water is already being rationed.
A New Zealand-administered territory of three islands, Tokelau's 1,400 people have less than a week's drinking water left.
The lack of rainfall is blamed on the La Nina weather pattern.
Officials said Tokelau had run out of natural fresh water......
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South Pacific water woes increase
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on October 4th, 2011
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