"We are preparing stores such as rations and water so we can keep ourselves sustained and then it will just be patrolling out from the area to see if we can mix with the locals and find the insurgents."

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Long lines of cars streamed by the community center, dropping off food, water and other rations throughout the weekend.

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The committee said the funds would help Christian Aid to provide emergency food rations, distribute water and assist pregnant women and children.

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So the utility rations it by providing water for a limited number of hours a day and, in some places, by restricting the quantity.

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