Nguyen Van Dam, general director of Khanh Hoa Water Supply and Sewerage Company, said that the firm has hired divers to fix the underwater pipeline. It would take around five days to complete the repairs.

Tri Nguyen Island: Photo by Huu Long
The firm has suspended the water supply to the two islands.
The company has worked with border guards to use boats to transport clean water to the islands.
The island's water pipe was installed seven years ago.