1. Expect up to 3 tropical cyclones to impact Tonga. 2. Expect at least 1 severe tropical cyclone to impact Tonga. 3. Expect that the 2023/24 tropical cyclone season will be longer than usual from...
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Tonga Meteorological Service Drought Report (29 September 2023)
(Excerpt) Alerts and warnings Drought Alerts are for Niuafo’ou and Niuatoputapu Drought Warnings are in force for Ha’apai and Vava’u Tongatapu and ‘Eua are in drought. For the next three months...
UNICEF and the Ministry of Internal Affairs launch new tool to address children’s needs
Tonga 11 July 2023 – Identifying and addressing the needs of children has become easier for policymakers in Tonga. This comes after the launch of UNICEF Pacific and the Ministry of Internal Affairs...
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Let’s build on 75 years of health progress in the Pacific to achieve a healthier future: Tonga Ministry of Health, SPC, WHO
Suva, Fiji and Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 7 April 2023 – The Tongan Ministry of Health, the Pacific Community (SPC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are jointly celebrating the 75th anniversary of...
Tonga launches new laboratory to test for COVID-19 and other diseases
8 December 2022 Joint News Release Nuku'alofa, Tonga The Ministry of Health of Tonga opened a new laboratory in Vaiola Hospital yesterday with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and...
Let’s re-imagine education: Tonga boosts efforts to ensure all its children are able to access quality education
Nuku’alofa, TONGA, 11 August 2022 – “If we possess and action our four pillars of Tongan values (Faa‘i Kavei Koula) to re-imagine education, everything balances itself out and us, as children, are...
January 15, 2022, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'api Eruption and Tsunami, Tonga: Global Rapid Post Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) Report
Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami: World Bank Disaster Assessment Report Estimates Damages at US$90M SUVA, February 14, 2022 — The Tonga Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption, tsunami and...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #14 - 3 February 2022
This situation report released by the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) is to inform operational partners on current situation of the secondary effects of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #12 - 29 January 2022
This situation report released by the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) is to inform operational partners on current situation of the secondary effects of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #11 - 25 January 2022
This situation report released by the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) is to inform operational partners on current situation of the secondary effects of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai...
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Flights and vessels arrive in Tonga with more aid
27th January, 2022 TONGAN More humanitarian aids arrive Tonga today from Australia, New Zealand, France and China. Two flights from Australia and New Zealand landed Fua’amotu International Airport...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #13 - 31 January 2022
This situation report released by the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) is to inform operational partners on current situation of the secondary effects of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai...
Distribution of relief items continues tomorrow [EN/TO]
The distribution of relief items donated by Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China to evacuees from ‘Atata, Mango, Nomuka and affected families will continue tomorrow. Prime Minister Hon...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #10 - 24 January 2022
Highlights As at 8.00am Sun 16 Jan 2022 Tonga was declared as a State of Emergency (SOE) for the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption that triggered tsunami waves on Sat 15th Jan 2022 This SOE...
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Second Official Update of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai Volcanic Eruption (21st January, 2022)
Initial international humanitarian support has reached the Kingdom of Tonga only 5 days after the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption on Saturday 15th January, 2022. Ash-fall and a tsunami...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #9 - 22 January 2022
Highlights The Logistics & Coordination Cluster (NEMO, MEIDECC and First Responders) continues to conduct clearing efforts and coordinate relief distribution of affected communities, with...
Tongan Government provides financial support for affected families and vulnerable groups [EN/TO]
Communities devastated by the tsunami triggered after the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption on January 15, elderlies and disabilities will receive monetary support from the government. This...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #8 - 21 January 2022
Highlights The Logistics & Coordination Cluster (NEMO, MEIDECC and First Responders) continues to conduct clearing efforts and coordinate relief to affected communities, with non-government...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #6 - 19 January 2022
Highlights • The tsunami warning for HTHI-I volcanic eruption on 15 Jan 2022 was cancelled on 17 Jan 2022 at 10am. • Interisland and international communication (inc. internet) remains...
Tonga National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Situation report #7 - 20 January 2022
Highlights The tsunami warning for HTHH volcanic eruption on 15 Jan 2022 was cancelled on 17 Jan 2022 at 10am. Interisland and international communication (inc. internet) remains non-operational...