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Cameroon faces major drinking water shortages despite boosted production
Cameroon produces 1.17 million cubic meters of drinking water daily through 103 stations, but major cities like Yaounde face significant deficits. Yaounde's demand exceeds 300,000 cubic meters per day, while supply is limited to 215,000, causing struggles for thousands of households.
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