(Morning Post) New Zealand Prime Minister Adon said that New Zealand will provide the first batch of aid funds of 500,000 New Zealand dollars (N $ 450,000) to the South Pacific Island Tonga.The United Nations also expressed his willingness to provide support at any time.
Tangjiahong Ahah Apay Island Oceanic Volcano on Saturdays Saturday caused a tsunami.The Xinhua News Agency reported that Aden said on Sunday (January 16) that Saturday's tsunami caused major destruction to some of the coastal areas of Tanga. Some ships and large stones were rushed ashore, and coastal shops were also destroyed.
Most of Tanga's capital is also covered by volcanic ash. The most serious losses are the main islands of the country, Tanga Tabu Island.The Tangjia authorities have not issued any official personnel reports for the time being.However, local communication equipment is damaged in the tsunami and the communication network is severely disturbed.Adon said that the main underwater communication cable was also affected.
Adene said: "The assessment of tsunami loss is underway. New Zealand has officially proposed to provide assistance to Tangjia."
She added that a P3 hunter aircraft of the New Zealand National Defense Force is nowBeing on standby and providing air surveillance.In addition, New Zealand is also considering deploying a warship when needed.
Adon said that the New Zealand government is getting in touch with the Tonga University to understand the local aid needs.
The UN Secretary -General Gutres also issued a statement through a spokesman on Saturday (15th) to erupt a large volcano under the sea and cause deep concern.He said the United Nations is willing to provide support at any time.The statement said that the United Nations offices in the Pacific Ocean are "close monitoring" the disaster, providing necessary assistance to the disaster area at any time.
