CURRENT SEVERE DRY WEATHER WORSENS FOR RUSSELL ISLANDS

Meanwhile, after about four months of drought, Temotu Pele residents finally receive rainfall.

A jubilant Temotu school teacher, Mr. Ishmael Ou’ou says if it wasn’t for the week long rain, life would be extremely difficult for Pele people – their animals and root crops.

Mr. Ou’ou says their water tanks and dug-out wells are over flowing again.

He says, it is difficult to imagine a community without water.

“From the previous week to last week we have experienced heavy rains and throughout the week we’ve also experience some rain and for that we’re really happy.”