Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

‘I thought the end of the world had come’

Tonga Struggles with Ash, Psychological Trauma After Eruption and Tsunami

The Red Cross said it was providing not only tents, food, water and toilets to 173 households on Tonga's main island, but also comfort.

Tonga Struggles With Ash, Psychological Trauma After Eruption And Tsunami

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

Aid workers says while the relief effort is focused on the urgent provision of water and food, the psychological impact of waves rushing through and destroying villages will affect the lives of locals for some time.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

SYDNEY (REUTERS) - Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. . Read more at straitstimes.com.