Apr 14, 2021 - Science
In photos: St. Vincent water supply running low as volcano eruptions continue
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La Soufrière volcano erupting in St. Vincent on April 9. Photo: Zen Punnett/AFP via Getty Images
There are "chronic water shortages" in St. Vincent and the Grenadines as La Soufrière volcano continues to explode, government spokesperson Sehon Marshall told a local radio station Tuesday.
The big picture: Up to 20,000 people have been evacuated from the Caribbean island's northern region since the volcano began erupting there last Friday, per AP. Over 3,000 evacuees are staying in more than 80 government shelters.
