Drought hits South Pacific islands — Locals helping with the transfer of emergency water supplies by the Government of Tuvalu and the Tuvalu Red Cross. Drought hits South Pacific islands — Coconut trees turn brown on the atoll of Nukulaelaes the drought in Tuvalu drags on. Drought hits South Pacific islands — A Tuvalu man inspects a drought-affected crop of "pulaka" or swamp taro, a local staple. Drought hits South Pacific islands — File photo of a man drinking coconut milk as he watches tides pound the coast of Funafuti Atoll, home to nearly half of Tuvalu's entire population. AFP/Getty Images Prev Next
