BBC: The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency because of a severe shortage of fresh water.
It has affected the capital, Funafuti, and a number of outer islands.
Low-lying Tuvalu is one of the smallest countries in the world, with a population of about 11,000 - nearly half live on Funafuti.
A New Zealand Air Force plane has flown to Tuvalu, carrying water supplies and two desalination units.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully said ministry officials......
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Tuvalu declares water emergency
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on October 3rd, 2011
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