El Nino period for 2016 has been very challenging for the National government as more emphaize and effort has put into continous response to several humanitarian needs through -out the country . More effort was place on adressing the water shortage issues and logistical support to affected areas . National Disaster Managment Office in collaboration with WASH cluster have purchased large quantity of polytanks for temporary measures to address the water shortage issue across the affected islands through out the selected provinces in particular Penama,Tafea,Malampa and Shefa .