Drought parched New Irelanders wait for help

More than 24, 000 affected by drought in New Ireland are still waiting for help

Those people affected by the drought in the New Ireland Province have not yet received any response to their requests for water containers.

Disaster Coordinator Michael Lamusang says he sent the province's first assessment report and a submission for relief supplies on August 18th however to date no response had been made. 

He says people have been suffering from a shortage of water and people walk as far as two kilometres to find water.

Lamusang has just sent the second assessment report to the National Disaster Office.

He is disappointed that despite the drought the government has not found a quicker way to respond.

Lamusang says the long process of sending reports and getting approval has delayed much needed help for people.

The New Ireland Disaster Office asked for at least 5000 water containers which they will distribute to villagers.

That request is still pending.

Author: 
Joy Kisselpar