THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, conducted an awareness campaign on the El Niño phenomenon and the systematic use of drinking water in Bahtan Village, Monghsat Township, Shan State (East), yesterday to prevent potential drinking water shortages.
Monghsat Township Department of Rural Development Head U Sai Soe Htay explained that El Niño conditions could lead to rising temperatures and a reduction in water resources. He urged rural residents to store sufficient drinking water in advance, keep storage tanks clean, conserve and protect existing water resources, and use water systematically without wastage.
Departmental officials also distributed educational pamphlets outlining potential El Niño impacts, preventive preparations and appropriate response measures to the attending local communities from Bahtan Village.
Cho Than Nyunt (Rural)
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