Conditions inside are desperate, with food and even water in very short supply.

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With water already in short supply in the northern half of the country, Beijing is alarmed by the cost of solutions like diversion projects and desalination.

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The Doosan mantra is to improve lives by bringing electricity and water to billions in short supply of both.

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Water is not the only commodity in short supply, said Andrea Sartori, head of KPMG's golf advisory business.

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Food, water and medicines were reported to be in short supply and summer temperatures were adding to villagers' problems.

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The facilities could also be used to create drinkable water supplies in those countries where such a resource is in short supply.

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Edoumou said removing water from flooded areas is a top priority, but powerful pumps are in short supply.

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Up in Napa Valley the wine industry is worried by a troublesome insect, the glassy-winged sharp shooter, and the water on which the Central Valley's farmers depend looks likely to be in short supply for the next few years.

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