Pambazuka News

Rwanda: Water rationing warning as drought bites

2009-07-03, Issue 440

http://pambazuka.org/en/category/environment/57494


Electrogaz, Rwanda's public utility, is considering water rationing due to shortages caused by a prolonged drought in parts of the country, officials said. Environmental specialists blame the drought on climate change, with erratic rainfall and frequent dry spells combining to increase water shortages.