Emergency Assistance to the Damage Caused by Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami Disaster in the Kingdom of Tonga

2022.01.20

The Japan International Cooperation Agency will provide emergency relief goods as below and transport these relief goods by the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Self-Defense Force Unit to the Kingdom of Tonga, in response to the damage caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami disaster upon the request from the Government of Tonga.

  • 1 . Disaster situation
    The volcanic eruption and tsunami disaster, which occurred around 13:00(local time)on 15thJanuary, has caused serious human and property damage. According to UN OCHA, the damage situation as of 19 thJanuary was as follows:
    Deaths:3
    Affected:around 104 thousand people
    Collapsed/Damaged houses:150 houses
  • 2 . Goods supplied
    A. Emergency relief goods
    Water
    Shovels
    Wheelbarrows
    Water jelly cans
    Goggles
    Dustproof masks
    Work gloves
    Hand carts
    High-pressure washing machines
    B. Shipping way
    The goods will be transported by the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Self-Defense Force Unit.

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