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IRAQ: Severe water shortage hits Baghdad suburbs

06 Feb 2006 18:28:47 GMT

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.” </i>


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