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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1964
Page
21
AP reports describe water shortages in Tokyo on the brink of aridity Rome in short supply and Hong Kong still troubled with improved conditions. Editor notes widespread concern over urban water availability amid rising demand and drought.
Tokyo confronts its driest period as rainfall in May to July was less than half normal, draining reservoirs to about 5 million tons while daily use nears 2 million tons. Officials cite air conditioners and appliances increasing demand and push accelerated plans to pump 400000 tons daily starting Aug 2. In Rome and Hong Kong, similar restrictions and water lines persist amid heat and drought.
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