From Reuters, 2/6/06:
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/b4ed7d9f2eff04f4e7db5b361849684d.htm
IRAQ: Severe water shortage hits Baghdad suburbs
BAGHDAD, 6 February (IRIN) -
Residents of Baghdad's suburbs have been experiencing serious water
shortages for a month due to poor infrastructure, leaking pipes and
wastage, according to experts.
"Water wastage in the capital, along with bad infrastructure, has
increased," said Saleh Ra'ad, a senior official at the Ministry of
Water Resources.
"Now Iraqis are suffering the consequences and have only a few hours
of water daily."
Nearly half a million people have been affected by the scarcity.
In some areas, water is available for only a few hours at night and
for less than two hours during the day in other areas.
Nearly 300 water tanks have been distributed by the government and the
Iraqi Red Crescent Society in various areas of the capital.
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