Lessons Learned: Cyclone victims harness rainwater to survive

11 Sep 2008
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Viewed as a curse but acting as a savior from the heavens, torrential rains following the cyclone in Burma helped the displaced victims to source safe drinking water by following rainwater harvesting. The following article from Wash News Asia  & Pacific describes in detail the steps followed to harness this resource. Ponds that formed the primary drinking water source were rendered unusable due to a tidal surge that increased salinity levels. Access here - Myanmar: Cyclone victims harness rainwater to survive
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