1/19/2022- 5:39 p.m.
Water Crisis Imminent: NZ sends Aid to Tonga Post-Volcano Disaster
Two New Zealand ships carrying 250k liters of water will arrive in Tonga on Friday, as the island nation’s drinkable supply was contaminated by salt water and volcanic ash.
A severe risk of cholera and other disease is forecast unless fresh water arrives urgently – Red Cross teams in Tonga.
Huge tsunami waves up to 15m high have left many outlying islands at least partially destroyed, with the capital’s airport likely to remain inaccessible to aid flights promised by Australia, New Zealand and Japan until Thursday due to ash.
WATCH the moment a shockwave or tremor booms – social media footage.
