14 confirmed dead in Vanuatu earthquake
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14 confirmed dead in Vanuatu earthquake

Deccan Chronicle  

A powerful earthquake that struck Vanuatu has killed 14 people, the Pacific nation's government said in a disaster update obtained by AFP on Wednesday.The confirmed deaths included four in the capital Port Vila's hospital, six in a landslide, and four in a collapsed building where the toll was expected to rise further, it said.More than 200 people have been treated in hospital so far, according to the report from the country's National Disaster Management Office dated late Tuesday.The tremor caused "major structural damage" in at least 10 buildings including the main hospital, a large collapsed shop, and diplomatic missions including the US embassy, it said.Three bridges and two power lines had been damaged, the report said.Two major water reserves supplying Port Vila had been "totally destroyed and will need reconstruction", the government said. The water network was still being assessed.Mobile and internet network connectivity was "intermittent".Port Vila's main wharf was closed "due to a major landslide".The airport was "not operational" but could handle incoming humanitarian aid, it said, noting that the aircraft fuel reserve was contaminated.

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Emergency relief sent to quake-hit Vanuatu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Emergency relief sent to quake-hit Vanuatu

China Daily  

Workers transport China-aided emergency relief supplies in Port Vila on Thursday. LONG LEI/XINHUA Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister Charlot Salwai expressed appreciation for China's assistance at the ceremony, saying that the Vanuatu government will ensure that the aid reaches those affected by the quake as soon as possible. After the earthquake, China immediately provided emergency humanitarian assistance to better support Vanuatu's …

Emergency relief sent to quake-hit Vanuatu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Emergency relief sent to quake-hit Vanuatu

China Daily  

Workers transport China-aided emergency relief supplies in Port Vila on Thursday. LONG LEI/XINHUA Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister Charlot Salwai expressed appreciation for China's assistance at the ceremony, saying that the Vanuatu government will ensure that the aid reaches those affected by the quake as soon as possible. After the earthquake, China immediately provided emergency humanitarian assistance to better support Vanuatu's …

India provides $500,000 as aid to quake-hit Pacific Island state Vanuatu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India provides $500,000 as aid to quake-hit Pacific Island state Vanuatu

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday said it will provide $500,000 as assistance to the Pacific Island state of Vanuatu for rehabilitation and reconstruction following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake last month that killed 14 people and injured hundreds. A security personnel stands next to a collapsed building in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island on December 17. …

China delivers emergency relief supplies to Vanuatu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China delivers emergency relief supplies to Vanuatu

China Daily  

Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Li Minggang and Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister Charlot Salwai attended a ceremony to hand over emergency relief supplies to the quake-affected country in Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Thursday. China has delivered 35 tons of emergency relief supplies to Vanuatu in its efforts to assist the island country to alleviate difficulties caused by a …

China delivers emergency relief supplies to Vanuatu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China delivers emergency relief supplies to Vanuatu

China Daily  

Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Li Minggang and Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister Charlot Salwai attended a ceremony to hand over emergency relief supplies to the quake-affected country in Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Thursday. China has delivered 35 tons of emergency relief supplies to Vanuatu in its efforts to assist the island country to alleviate difficulties caused by a …

China sends experts to assist Vanuatu's post-earthquake response
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China sends experts to assist Vanuatu's post-earthquake response

China Daily  

A Chinese expert takes pictures of damages inside a building in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Jan 1, 2025. BEIJING -- At the request of the Vanuatu government, China has sent four experts to assist with post-earthquake response in the Pacific island country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday. The four engineering experts from the China Earthquake Administration arrived in …

Vanuatu hit by another earthquake as hundreds of Australians return home
3 months ago

Vanuatu hit by another earthquake as hundreds of Australians return home

The Independent  

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Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu's main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, five days after a more powerful quake wreaked havoc and killed 12 people. Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu The nation's most populous island, Efate, is still reeling from the deadly 7.3-magnitude temblor on Tuesday, which toppled concrete buildings and set …

Vanuatu earthquake to 'stretch thin' country's recovery from cascading disasters
3 months, 1 week ago

Vanuatu earthquake to 'stretch thin' country's recovery from cascading disasters

ABC  

When the dust cleared from the pancaked Billabong surf shop on Port Vila's main street, bystanders ran straight towards the rubble. It took a "group effort" to save other survivors, with Vanuatu's Mobile Force and community members using their machinery to remove debris, letting ProRescue workers go in and retrieve people. Vanuatu's caretaker Disaster Management Minister John Salong said on …

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake
3 months, 1 week ago

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A search expanded on Thursday for those killed or trapped alive by an earthquake in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, as rescue workers arriving from abroad fanned out through the capital, Port Vila, encountering flattened buildings that had not yet been searched. Three days after the violent magnitude 7.3 quake struck just offshore from Vanuatu’s …

International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
3 months, 1 week ago

International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors

Raw Story  

Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise. Rescuers were focused on searching for people in two collapsed buildings in Port Vila, said Glen Craig of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council. "My good friend that was killed in …

Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Amid the havoc wrought by a violent earthquake two days earlier, Ivan Oswald and his staff prepared for lunchtime service Thursday at Nambawan Cafe, on an idyllic stretch of Vanuatu’s waterfront. The menu for the usual lunchtime rush was replaced with defrosted sausages for emergency workers sifting through rubble in search of those trapped alive or …

Vanuatu's tourism operators hope Australian visitors will help post-earthquake recovery
3 months, 1 week ago

Vanuatu's tourism operators hope Australian visitors will help post-earthquake recovery

ABC  

Vanuatu's tourism operators had their hopes set on a bumper summer before Tuesday's deadly magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck Port Vila. Another popular resort near Port Vila, Erakor Island Resort, posted to social media on Wednesday reporting its guests were safe and staying across the lagoon at another resort, Warwick Le Lagon. Port Vila International Airport is only allowing relief and medevac …

Cyclone threat looms as Vanuatu struggles with earthquake aftermath
3 months, 1 week ago

Cyclone threat looms as Vanuatu struggles with earthquake aftermath

ABC  

Vanuatu is at risk of landslides caused by severe weather following a deadly magnitude-7.4 earthquake, as the nation's weather bureau warns a low pressure system will bring rainfall early next week. The warning comes as Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, remains without water after Tuesday's magnitude-7.3 earthquake damaged reservoirs and caused widespread destruction. Rescue efforts underway Emergency teams rescued seven survivors …

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead as prime minister declares state of emergency
3 months, 1 week ago

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead as prime minister declares state of emergency

The Independent  

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Rescuers dig for survivors of deadly Vanuatu earthquake
3 months, 1 week ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of deadly Vanuatu earthquake

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200
3 months, 1 week ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200

The Independent  

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2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake
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3 months, 1 week ago

2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-18 08:55 Two Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: Embassy SUVA - Gu Zihua, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu, said in an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday that the two Chinese citizens killed in an earthquake in Vanuatu were from Fujian Province, and their …

Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by 7.3 magnitude quake
3 months, 1 week ago

Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by 7.3 magnitude quake

India TV News  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early on Wednesday. VIDEO: Dramatic moment quake hits car garage in Vanuatu CCTV showed the moment a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday. Eyewitness video …

2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake
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3 months, 1 week ago

2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-18 08:55 Two Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: Embassy SUVA - Gu Zihua, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu, said in an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday that the two Chinese citizens killed in an earthquake in Vanuatu were from Fujian Province, and their …

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
3 months, 1 week ago

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

Al Jazeera  

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of the population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake. Dan McGarry, a Canadian-born journalist who has lived in Vanuatu for more than 20 years, said it was a “reasonable expectation” that the death toll would rise further. “We know from early reports that quite significant damage has occurred there, and on the …

14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors
3 months, 1 week ago

14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors

India Today  

Rescuers in Vanuatu searched on Wednesday for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila, killing 14 people including two Chinese nationals and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. Of the 14 confirmed deaths, six people had died in landslides, four in the collapsed Billabong building and four at …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
3 months, 1 week ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll

LA Times  

Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. The government’s disaster management office said early Wednesday that 14 deaths were confirmed, but hours later said nine had been verified …

First Australian crews en route to Vanuatu to assist rescuers after earthquake
3 months, 1 week ago

First Australian crews en route to Vanuatu to assist rescuers after earthquake

ABC  

The first Australian relief flight carrying supplies and personnel is en route to Vanuatu where rescuers are searching for bodies underneath rubble in the wake of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake. "I really wanted to thank and acknowledge those Australian first responders who are leaving Australia today to help the people of Vanuatu after these tragic events," he said. The tremor that …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water, unclear death toll
3 months, 1 week ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water, unclear death toll

New Indian Express  

WELLINGTON: Vanuatu's capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. The government's disaster management office said early Wednesday that 14 deaths were confirmed, but hours later said nine had been …

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen
3 months, 1 week ago

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen

Raw Story  

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one used by foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the city. The ground floor of a four-story concrete block in Port Vila -- used by US, French, British, Australian and New Zealand diplomatic missions -- was …

One person dead after massive 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu earthquake triggers tsunami warnings
3 months, 1 week ago

One person dead after massive 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu earthquake triggers tsunami warnings

The Independent  

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Vanuatu earthquake: US, French embassies crushed; bodies seen in capital Port Vila, say reports
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3 months, 1 week ago

Vanuatu earthquake: US, French embassies crushed; bodies seen in capital Port Vila, say reports

Firstpost  

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 57 kilometres, some 30 kilometres off the coast of Efate, Vanuatu’s main island, at 12:47 pm, according to the US Geological Survey This screengrab taken from handout video footage posted on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson on December 17, 2024 shows people inspecting a damaged car trapped underneath a collapsed building …

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared
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3 months, 1 week ago

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared

Hindustan Times  

A massive earthquake of magnitude of 7.3 struck the coast of Vanuatu, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, leaving several buildings damaged along with witnesses claiming to have seen ‘bodies’ lying on streets. The quake also collapsed at least two bridges, said Thompson, who runs a zipline business in Vanuatu, and the ground floor of a concrete building …

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Deccan Chronicle  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.The quake occurred at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centered 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation. The jolt was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock near the same location.It was not immediately …

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
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3 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Live Mint  

According to the USGS, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. A video posted on social media appeared to show a building that houses some diplomatic missions to Vanuatu — including those of Britain, France and New Zealand — with some damage to their structure, including buckled windows and …

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early Wednesday. This image made from a video shows a landslide near an international shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. …

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital
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3 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital

Al Jazeera  

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit near Port Vila, Vanuatu, causing widespread damage and multiple casualties. Footage posted on social media showed buckled windows and collapsed concrete pillars on a building hosting foreign embassies in Port Vila, including those of the US, France, New Zealand and the UK, Reuters news agency reported. “There are people in the buildings in town,” Port …

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila
3 months, 1 week ago

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila

ABC  

There are grave fears the number of people killed and injured by a magnitude-7.3 earthquake that struck near Vanuatu's capital city of Port Vila could rise significantly. He said there were also "extensive landslides" on the road joining the Port Vila wharf to the city, and there were early reports that the runway at the city's airport had been damaged. …

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu

ABC  

A major earthquake has struck Vanuatu, causing major damage across its capital city. At 12:47pm AEDT, a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. Fabio Capitanio, an associate professor at Monash University's School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, said the magnitude of Tuesday's earthquake was "comparable to the explosion of Mt St Helens in 1980". "Tectonic plates probably developed …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for coastal areas | VIDEO
3 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for coastal areas | VIDEO

India TV News  

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific on Tuesday, with its epicentre near Port Vila, the island nation’s largest city, the US Geological Survey reported. Tsunami warnings, unexplained effects Following the earthquake, the USGS issued a tsunami warning for some coastal areas in Vanuatu. Government websites in Vanuatu were reported offline after the earthquake, …

14 dead and hundreds injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Pacific nation of Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

14 dead and hundreds injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Pacific nation of Vanuatu

New Indian Express  

WELLINGTON: At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation. The earthquake occurred just before 1 PM at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centred 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in Vanuatu, a group …

14 dead and scores injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped
3 months, 1 week ago

14 dead and scores injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped

LA Times  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake caused a landslide near a cargo shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu, shown in an image from video. A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, rescuers and officials said early Wednesday. Clement Chipokolo, World Vision’s country director …

Powerful quake strikes Vanuatu, reportedly killing 14; US embassy suffers ‘significant damage’
3 months, 1 week ago

Powerful quake strikes Vanuatu, reportedly killing 14; US embassy suffers ‘significant damage’

CNN  

CNN — A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, sparking a network outage, crushing vehicles and damaging multiple buildings, with reports of 14 people killed. While the US Embassy sustained significant damage, all personnel were able to safely evacuate the building,” the US embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, said in an update on X. New Zealand’s foreign …

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific
1 year, 3 months ago

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific

ABC  

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu late on Thursday, but a tsunami threat has passed and there have been no immediate reports of damage. Key points: Residents say it was a scary night waiting for the all clear on tsunami warnings There were initial threats of hazardous tsunami waves along the coasts of …

Powerful magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Vanuatu region
1 year, 4 months ago

Powerful magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Vanuatu region

The Independent  

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State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs
2 years ago

State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to be affected after two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hours. A state of emergency has been declared in Vanuatu as Category 4 Cyclone Kevin brought gale-force winds and torrential rain to the Pacific nation battling its second large cyclone in a week and was also rattled by two earthquakes. Destructive …

Vanuatu braces for second major cyclone in two days, as northern province hit by earthquake
2 years ago

Vanuatu braces for second major cyclone in two days, as northern province hit by earthquake

ABC  

Vanuatu's capital is bracing for its second major tropical cyclone in two days, after one part of the country was hit with a magnitude-6.5 earthquake on Friday morning. Key points: Cyclone Kevin is passing through Vanuatu just days after Cyclone Judy caused widespread damage across the country Vanuatu's north was hit by magnitude-6.5 earthquake, but no major damage has been …

Vanuatu: Volcanic eruption forces at least 6,000 people to evacuate Ambae island
7 years, 6 months ago

Vanuatu: Volcanic eruption forces at least 6,000 people to evacuate Ambae island

ABC  

Vanuatu's Government has declared a state of emergency after an erupting volcano forced at least 6,000 people to flee their homes on the island of Ambae. The volcano's activity measure was raised to level four for the first time over the weekend, which indicates a "moderate eruption" and is the second highest level in Vanuatu's volcanic alert system. "There's ash, …

Vanuatu earthquake: Powerful 6.4 magnitude quake hits off Pacific island chain's coast
7 years, 6 months ago

Vanuatu earthquake: Powerful 6.4 magnitude quake hits off Pacific island chain's coast

The Independent  

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Earthquake today: Tsunami alert off Vanuatu after 7.2 tremor hits South Pacific
8 years, 11 months ago

Earthquake today: Tsunami alert off Vanuatu after 7.2 tremor hits South Pacific

The Independent  

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Cyclone flattened the landscape in Vanuatu's outer islands-IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Cyclone flattened the landscape in Vanuatu's outer islands-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Port Vila, Vanuatu: Relief workers saw a flattened landscape and widespread destruction in their first views of Vanuatu's outer islands Tuesday after struggling for days to assess the areas of the South Pacific nation hardest hit by a fierce cyclone. It's quite a devastating sight.” Teams of aid workers and government officials carrying medical and sanitation supplies, water, food and …

Vanuatu: Super cyclone Pam leaves 8 dead and 20 injured; toll likely to rise
10 years ago

Vanuatu: Super cyclone Pam leaves 8 dead and 20 injured; toll likely to rise

Firstpost  

The official toll in cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu on Monday rose up to eight while 20 people were taken injured. Initial reports from aid groups said it had been devastated, along with the main town on the southern island of Erromango, with at least two people reported dead. It’s not going to be good, there’s no question.” Red Cross Vanuatu CEO Jacqueline …

Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu issues evacuation alerts as category-five storm wreaks havoc across the Pacific
10 years ago

Cyclone Pam: Vanuatu issues evacuation alerts as category-five storm wreaks havoc across the Pacific

ABC  

Authorities in Vanuatu are warning of heavy rain and flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, as Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam heads toward the capital after intensifying to category five. "This could have devastating effects for communities living in areas that have already experienced prolonged rains and other impacts from Tropical Cyclone Pam," OCHA said. Cyclone Pam will pass the east …

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