World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water and food run short

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 the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.

The first flights from Australia and New Zealand landed in Tonga on Thursday with much-needed supplies of water for sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter, communication equipment and power generators.

The deliveries were dropped off without the military personnel coming into contact with people to ensure there was no coronavirus transmission.

Two Japanese aircraft carrying aid supplies left Komaki Air Base in Aichi Prefecture for Tonga on Thursday and were expected to arrive today.

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