Thousands of people in Lumusa Local Level Government (LLG) in Western Highlands Province are set to benefit from improved road access after K700,000 was committed to upgrade one of the district's most neglected road links.
The prolonged dry weather experienced in Kiunga and surrounding communities since the end of May has finally eased following rainfall over the past few days.
The Edevu Hydropower project is unable to fully support Port Moresby's electricity demand during the current El Niño period, as prolonged dry conditions continue to reduce hydro generation and place pressure on both power and water supplies.