The Oro Provincial Government is responding to a severe drought impacting communities within the Tufi Local Level Government area. Prolonged dry conditions have led to critical shortages of both food and potable water, prompting the government to intervene. Relief efforts are being coordinated through the Oro Provincial Disaster Office to ensure aid reaches the hardest-hit communities. The focus is on distributing essential food supplies and providing access to safe drinking water. Further details of the response were published in the Post Courier, but are behind a paywall. This intervention aims to alleviate immediate suffering and address growing concerns about food security in the region.