Prolonged drought conditions in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, are severely impacting food and water supplies for local communities. Residents are facing difficulties accessing clean water due to drastically low river levels. This situation is disrupting vital supply routes, specifically impacting the delivery of water via ships destined for Kiunga. The low water levels prevent these ships from navigating the river, exacerbating the crisis in Kiunga. Access to this news report requires a subscription to Post Courier's digital services, including options for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual access in both web and eBook formats. This ongoing lack of water poses significant challenges for the population in Western Province.