3,750 L/day. About 12,500 L for a 3-day buffer. Approx. 3 x 5,000L tank equivalents, 100 household containers at 5 people/household, and at least 1 water-point planning unit.
Papua New Guinea El Nino preparedness 2026-2027
Practical drought-response supplies for PNG communities
Plan water storage, irrigation, food-garden protection and community preparedness from one coordinated Chemica supply programme, sized around the population you need to support.
- Water systems
- Food gardens
- Population planning
One coordinated planStore water. Move water. Protect crops.
Practical community resilience
Connect the products into one working response.Water storage, transfer, controlled irrigation and crop protection.
PNG
22provinces and provincial-level divisions served
96districts represented in PNG's current administrative structure
3ready-to-quote El Nino solution packages
PNG-wideproject supply coordination from Chemica
Population-based planning
Start with people, then size the response
For early procurement planning, enter the population to estimate household water demand, basic storage equivalents and household water containers. These figures are a planning baseline only. Final pump, tank, treatment and distribution design must follow a site assessment.
Planning benchmark used
15 L/person/day for drinking, cooking and household hygiene
2 water containers/household, each 10 to 20L
1 water point per 250 people as a distribution planning reference
Source: Sphere humanitarian WASH guidance. Local conditions may require higher volumes.
15,000 Lwater required per day
45,000 Lwater for selected storage buffer
95,000L tank equivalents if fully stored
40010 to 20L household water containers
4water-point planning reference
15,000 L/day. 45,000 L for 3 days. Approx. 9 x 5,000L tank equivalents, 400 household containers, and 4 water-point planning units.
75,000 L/day. 225,000 L for 3 days. Approx. 45 x 5,000L tank equivalents, 2,000 household containers, and 20 water-point planning units.
150,000 L/day. 450,000 L for 3 days. Approx. 90 x 5,000L tank equivalents, 4,000 household containers, and 40 water-point planning units.
A
Water source & movement
Identify bore, river, spring, dam or existing tank source first. Then select pump size, suction hose and discharge hose from actual lift, distance and required flow.
B
Storage & household access
Use fixed or collapsible tanks for buffer storage and household jerry cans for collection. Tank quantity depends on refill frequency, not population alone.
C
Protect food production
Prioritise shade cloth, controlled watering, seed packs, planting equipment and crop inputs around functioning water access.
D
Remote-service continuity
Add solar lighting, inverter power, tarpaulins, water filters or cold storage where schools, clinics and field teams require them.
PNG scale context: The National Statistical Office reports a total population of 10,185,363. The calculator is intentionally designed for local project populations because El Nino impacts, water sources and access constraints differ widely between provinces, districts, LLGs and communities.
PNG NSO population data
Sphere water-planning guidance
Why prepare now
Drought planning is already a national priority
PNG agencies and humanitarian partners are preparing for 2026-2027 El Nino agricultural drought risk.
Government and FAO material highlights risks to water availability, food production and rural livelihoods, and places emphasis on early preparedness, water access, irrigation, agriculture inputs and practical community response measures.
Built from Chemica's current range
Real products connected into practical drought solutions
These are not generic examples. Every product shown below is a published Chemica catalogue item with its actual product code and online product page.
Checked against Chemica's Odoo catalogueAvailability varies by branch and order size. Stock, freight and lead time are confirmed when Chemica prepares the quotation.
01
Move and store water
A connected setup for drawing water from an identified source, transferring it through matched hose and holding a practical buffer near the community or garden.
Water source
Inlet hose
3 inch pump
Outlet hose
1,000L tank
VI8507
Collapsible Water Tank 1,000L
Portable buffer storage for community water points, field projects and food-garden supply.
View Chemica product
MA0432HI
Water Pump Inlet Hose 3 inch
Connects the source side of a compatible 3 inch pump. Final length and source conditions must be checked.
View Chemica product
MA0520
Hyundai Petrol Water Pump 3 inch
Portable water-transfer power for farms and community projects where petrol operation is suitable.
View Chemica product
MA0432HO
Water Pump Outlet Hose 3 inch, 30m
Transfers pumped water toward storage or the distribution point. Extra length can be quoted if required.
View Chemica product
02
Protect the food garden
Use shade, controlled hand watering, suitable seed, crop nutrition and planting equipment around a reliable water source to protect production during dry conditions.
Reduce heat stress
Target the water
Establish crops
Support growth
PB0051
Green Shade Cloth 1.8m, 50%
Helps reduce direct sun exposure and moisture stress around nurseries and selected food gardens.
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GS0744
Watering Can, 12L
Supports controlled delivery to seedlings and priority crops where water must be used carefully.
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SD0280
Terranova Pumpkin Seed 100g
One actual Chemica seed option for irrigated food-garden packs. Variety selection must suit the local site and season.
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SG0002
Supa Grow Organic Liquid Fertiliser 1L
Crop-nutrition support for actively managed gardens. Apply only according to the product directions.
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GS1009
Hand-Push Seed and Fertiliser Planter
Speeds up consistent planting and fertiliser placement for organised community garden plots.
View Chemica product
03
Support remote response work
Add practical cover, portable lighting and limited off-grid power where field teams, distribution points, schools or community facilities must keep operating.
Covered work area
Portable lighting
Small off-grid power
PB0105
Blue Tarpaulin 16 x 24 ft
Useful for temporary shade, covered work areas and protecting project supplies in the field.
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VI7687
Keonia Hanging Solar Light
Simple portable lighting for remote distribution points, field shelters and community facilities.
View Chemica product
MA0598
ROVO Solar Power Generator 1.25kVA
Portable off-grid power for suitable small loads. Final equipment demand must be checked before selection.
View Chemica productCorrect product matching matters: Pump size, hose diameter, suction lift, transfer distance, water source, storage capacity and crop requirements must be confirmed for each site. Chemica will quote the matching items that are available and identify any component that needs sourcing.
Need quantities for a village, ward, LLG or district?Use the population planner as a starting point, then send Chemica the project location, water source, beneficiaries and delivery point.
For DDAs, NGOs and development partners
Turn a community need into a quoteable project package
Send us the project location, number of communities or beneficiaries, objective and available scope. Chemica can prepare an itemised quotation around water access, food-garden support or community drought preparedness, subject to the purchaser's procurement rules and approved funding purpose.
01
Define the need
Water access, irrigation, food production, school, clinic or community preparedness.
02
Confirm location
Province, district, delivery point and any freight or access constraints.
03
Build the package
Chemica matches pumps, hose, tanks, shade, seeds, tools and supporting items.
04
Receive quotation
Itemised commercial quote with availability and delivery considerations for procurement review.
Institutional customers
Built for organisations delivering at community level
District Development AuthoritiesDistrict projects supporting water, agriculture, resilience and essential community services.
Provincial administrationsMulti-district procurement and provincial drought-response or agriculture programmes.
NGOs & development partnersField programmes, grants, food-security interventions and community preparedness activities.
Churches & community organisationsSchools, health facilities, missions, farmer groups and remote community projects.
Papua New Guinea coverage
Supporting projects across 22 provinces and 96 districts
Chemica can prepare institutional quotations for projects throughout PNG. Expand each region below to find province and district names relevant to your project or procurement search.
Highlands Region
Chimbu (Simbu) ProvinceChuave, Gumine, Karimui-Nomane, Kerowagi, Kundiawa-Gembogl, Sina Sina-Yonggomugl
Eastern Highlands ProvinceDaulo, Goroka, Henganofi, Kainantu, Lufa, Obura-Wonenara, Okapa, Unggai-Benna
Enga ProvinceKandep, Kompiam Ambum, Lagaip, Wapenamanda, Wabag, Porgera-Paiela
Southern Highlands ProvinceIalibu-Pangia, Imbonggu, Kagua-Erave, Mendi-Munihu, Nipa-Kutubu
Western Highlands ProvinceDei, Mount Hagen, Mul-Baiyer, Tambul-Nebilyer
Hela ProvinceMagarima, Koroba-Kopiago, Tari-Pori, Komo-Hulia
Jiwaka ProvinceAnglimp-South Waghi, Jimi, North Waghi
Momase Region
East Sepik ProvinceAmbunti-Dreikikir, Angoram, Maprik, Wewak, Wosera-Gawi, Yangoru-Saussia
Madang ProvinceBogia, Madang, Middle Ramu, Rai Coast, Sumkar, Usino Bundi
Morobe ProvinceFinschhafen, Huon, Kabwum, Lae, Markham, Menyamya, Nawae, Tewai-Siassi, Bulolo, Wau-Waria
Sandaun (West Sepik) ProvinceAitape-Lumi, Nuku, Telefomin, Vanimo-Green River
Islands Region
East New Britain ProvinceGazelle, Kokopo, Pomio, Rabaul
Manus ProvinceManus
New Ireland ProvinceKavieng, Namatanai
West New Britain ProvinceKandrian-Gloucester, Talasea, Nakanai
Autonomous Region of BougainvilleCentral Bougainville, North Bougainville, South Bougainville
Southern Region
Central ProvinceAbau, Goilala, Kairuku, Hiri-Koiari, Rigo
Gulf ProvinceKerema, Kikori
Milne Bay ProvinceAlotau, Esa'ala, Kiriwina-Goodenough, Samarai-Murua
Oro (Northern) ProvinceIjivitari, Sohe, Popondetta
Western (Fly) ProvinceNorth Fly, Middle Fly, South Fly, Delta Fly
National Capital DistrictPort Moresby South, Port Moresby North-East, Port Moresby North-West
El Nino project enquiry
Tell us the district and the problem you need to solve
Include the province, district, project objective, estimated beneficiary group, delivery location and any preferred equipment. Chemica can then build a practical itemised package for your procurement team.
Institutional enquiries
info@chemica.biz
Phone
+675 7411 0846
Suggested subject
El Nino PNG Project Quotation - [Province] - [District]
Procurement questions
Planning a drought-response purchase?
Common questions from institutional and project buyers.
Can Chemica quote complete El Nino project packages?
Yes. Chemica can combine pumps, hose, tanks, water containers, shade cloth, garden equipment, seeds, fertiliser, tarpaulins and selected power products into an itemised quotation based on the project scope and available supply.
Do you supply DDAs and provincial projects?
Chemica can provide commercial quotations to eligible institutional purchasers, including DDAs and provincial organisations, subject to their own procurement rules, approvals and funding conditions.
Can NGOs request quotations for remote locations?
Yes. Provide the final delivery point and access details so freight, handling and practical supply options can be considered during quotation preparation.
Are all listed products always in stock?
No. Stock levels and incoming shipments change. Chemica will confirm current availability, alternatives and lead times at quotation stage.
Can Chemica help choose the correct pump and hose size?
Yes, but the project should provide the intended water source, approximate lift or head, distance, required flow and delivery setup so the equipment can be matched more appropriately.
Project note: El Nino impacts vary by location. Product selection should reflect local technical assessment, water source conditions, agricultural requirements, approved project scope and the purchaser's procurement rules. Chemica's quotation is a commercial supply proposal and does not determine funding eligibility.