World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short

Some money services reopen in Tonga, drinking water the priority

By Kirsty Needham and Praveen MenonTongans queued for limited money services that were restored in the Pacific island’s capital on Saturday, as the clean-up continued a week after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.Tonga’s government said drinking water was the priority, and a national emergency team had already distributed 60,000 litres of water to residents. A desalination plant on a New Zealand naval ship that arrived on Friday, capa…

Some Money Services Reopen in Tonga, Drinking Water the Priority

Tongans queued for limited money services that were restored in the Pacific island's capital Saturday, as the cleanup continued a week after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami. Tonga's government said drinking water was the priority, and a national emergency team had already distributed 60,000 liters of water to residents. A desalination plant on a New Zealand naval ship that arrived Friday, capable of producing 70,000 liters a day, has…

Tonga volcano: drinking water is priority as aid begins to arrive for stricken nation

The first aid vessels and flights have arrived and more are on their way as the devastated Pacific nation begins clean-upTonga’s government said drinking water was the priority as the clean-up continued a week after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.A national emergency team had already distributed 60,000 litres of water to residents, the government said on Saturday. A desalination plant on a New Zealand naval ship that arrived on Fri…

Drinking water the priority in Tonga after volcano, tsunami with Australian naval ship on the way

Minister for International Development Zed Seselja says Tongan officials and defence personnel are doing an "extraordinary job" in aid and clean-up efforts.

World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

More ships and aircraft carrying aid are due to arrive in Tonga in coming days as the international community responds to calls for urgent assistance from the Pacific island nation following a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.

World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga amid water, food shortage

UN says some 60,000 people affected by damage to crops, livestock, fisheries due to ashfall and saltwater intrusion.