There is a shortage of fresh water on the island.

岛上缺少淡水。

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Along the way, he met bad weathers, a shortage of food and water and so on.

一路上，他遇到了恶劣的天气，食物和水的缺乏等等。

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These friendly Afghan forces complain of being low on ammunition, water and fuel (though some commanders seem to have no shortage of boys with painted nails for company).

这些友善的阿富汗势力抱怨弹药、水与燃料的短缺(虽然一些指挥官似乎不缺上过甲彩的男孩陪伴)。

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More information on the water shortage is available from the NI Water website, or telephone hot line on 08457 440088, on Ceefax page 169 and BBC News Online.

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