Drought and delayed monsoons have created huge water shortages in Myanmar.<br/> <br />Now they are lining up for relief in Dala township just to the south west of Yangon.<br/> <br />Donors from the capital city paid for the water to be piped in from downtown Yangon.<br/> <br />Along with the relief comes joy.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Burmese) DALA RESIDENT WHO AFFECTED BY WATER SHORTAGE, 60 YEAR-OLD, DAW MYA YIN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I am so happy, Son. It's been a while since we had drinking water. We are now facing a water shortage. I really value this water because drinking water is very important."<br/> <br />Myanmar media has reported water shortages spreading nation-wide since April due to the late start of the monsoon season.
