Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga

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SYDNEY: Australia and New Zealand dispatched surveillance flights on Monday (Jan 17) to assess the damage in Tonga, isolated from the rest of the world due to the eruption of an underwater volcano that triggered a tsu

that triggered a tsunami and blanketed the Pacific island with ash.

Australia's Minister for the Pacific Zed Seselja said initial reports suggested no mass casualties and that the airport"appears to be in relatively good condition" but there were"significant damage" to roads and bridges. Angela Glover and her husband James, who own the Happy Sailor Tattoo in Nuku'alofa, had gone to get their dogs when the wave hit. James managed to hold onto a tree but his wife, who also runs a dog rescue on the island, and their dogs were washed away, New Zealand state broadcaster TVNZ reported. Several social media posts from family and friends said she has still not been found.

“Red Cross currently has enough relief supplies in the country to support 1,200 households with essential items such as tarpaulins, blankets, kitchen sets, shelter tool kits and hygiene kits,” said Katie Greenwood, IFRC’s Pacific Head of Delegation.

 

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