By the time the government declared strict water rationing, numerous islanders had been without water for more than a week, struggling to find any sources. They filled whatever containers were available as rationing measures took effect, announced by the authorities.

In a bid to manage the crisis, water trucks stationed along the roads have become a critical resource for tens of thousands enduring one of the harshest water-rationing plans in a decade. Residents wait in long lines, hoping to fill buckets, bottles, and any vessel they can find.

As the government attempts to address the water scarcity, many residents express frustration over the lack of water in their homes and the need to travel to access these vital resources. The situation highlights the persistent challenges faced by the community.