A hurricane threatens the island of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean following the devastating earthquake
The island of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean is facing the risk of landslides resulting from severe weather conditions following the devastating earthquake that struck it the day before yesterday, Tuesday, killing at least 14 people.
The country’s Meteorological and Geological Hazards Service in Vanuatu warned that a low pressure system will bring rainfall early next week, with a low to moderate possibility of developing into… Cyclone.
The warning comes as Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, remains without water after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake damaged reservoirs and caused widespread destruction.< /p>
Emergency teams rescued seven survivors from the collapsed Billabong building in the central business district of Port Villa.
In a related context, the authorities announced on Thursday that Australian rescue and medical assistance teams had arrived in Vanuatu.
< p>Emergency teams, including Australian and French search and rescue personnel, are working to recover survivors trapped under collapsed buildings and landslides in Port Vila.
Other countries have also offered support, where A US military plane is expected to arrive on Thursday, while France has sent a military helicopter equipped with satellite communications and military engineers.
New Zealand officials said a Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules plane had arrived. To Port Vila carrying rescue equipment and paramedics, and will assist in the evacuation of New Zealanders.
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