The authorities in Tonga say the two northern
most islands of the kingdom, hit by tropical Cyclone Ron last month,
will need over 147-thousand dollars in food relief over the next
few months.
Radio Tonga says the islands - Niuatoputapu
and Niuafo'ou - face a severe food shortage.
It says relief assistance of food, clothes
and tents donated by churches, business groups and local communties will
be exhausted by end of this month.
The National Disaster Relief Committee
estimates a six-month food shortage, beginning next month.
=A9 1998 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Thu Feb 5 15:00:02 1998 ( AEDT )
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