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China will ship about 1,000 tons fresh water to water-starved Maldives via
plane and vessel, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry and Defence Ministry on
Saturday evening.
About 150,000 residents are faced with water scarcity in Male, capital of
Maldives, as a fire at the Maldives Water and Sewage Company damaged some of the
company's equipments and forced suspension of water supply to Male on
Thursday.
In response to Maldivian government's request, China has provided emergency
aid in cash and drinking water to the country, Chinese Foreign Ministry
said.
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China has arranged delivery of bottled water in two Chinese civil aircrafts
to Male. The first plane has arrived with 12 tons bottled water at 6 a.m.
Saturday morning local time, while the second one with eight tons will get there
on Saturday night, Chinese foreign ministry said, adding that more water will be
sent.
An ocean rescue vessel of the Chinese navy suspended its escort mission and
headed for Male port at 9 p.m. on Friday. With 960 tons fresh water and seawater
desalting facility on board, the vessel is scheduled to arrive at the
destination at 3 a.m. on Monday, Chinese Defense Ministry said.
Aircrafts of Chinese air force have been ready for urgent rescue mission,
and the Chinese side is applying for air route with relevant countries, the
defense ministry added.
vessel: n.船,飞船;容器;血管，管束
scarcity: n.不足，缺乏; 稀少;
Male: 马累(马尔代夫首都)
sewage: n.(下水道里的)污物;下水道;
desalt: vt.除去盐分; 脱盐
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发表于 2016-7-10 18:14:16