In 2013, the northern atolls of the Marshall Islands experienced drought. The drought left 6,000 people surviving on less than 1 litre (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal) of water per day. This resulted in the failure of food crops and the spread of diseases such as diarrhea, pink eye, and influenza. These emergencies resulted in the United States President declaring an emergency in the islands. This declaration activated support from US government agencies under the Republic's "free association" status with the United States, which provides humanitarian and other vital support. COUNT 5
QSN1 What part of the Marshall Islands experienced drought in 2013? ANS1 the northern atolls QSN2 How many people were stricken by drought in 2013? ANS2 6,000 QSN3 In the drought stricken areas, how many litres of water did residents consume each day? ANS3 1 QSN4 Along with pink eye and influenza, what other health issue was caused by the drought? ANS4 diarrhea QSN5 What official declared a state of emergency in the Marshall Islands in response to the drought? ANS5 the United States President