Ref: DHAGVA - 97/0111
1. Cyclone Justin has been affecting
Papua New Guinea. National Disaster and Emergency Services (NDES)
of the Government confirms 8 deaths from incidents in various parts of
the country with 24 missing. Between 1,000 and 1,500 houses have
been destroyed and some 12,000 to 15,000 people have been made homeless,
also at locations all around the country.
2. Due to communication problems, NDES at this stage cannot provide any further details on damage nor possible assistance needs.
3. DHA/UNDP Resident Representative in Port Moresby is in close contact with NDES. Further information may be provided when it becomes available.
Telephone No. +41-22-917-12.34
In case of emergency only: Tel. +41-22-917-20.10
Desk Officer: Mr. Y. Fukasawa, RCB Asia and Pacific Desk, Tel.
+41-22-917-31.31/32.00
Press to contact: Ms. M. Moulin-Acevedo, Direct Tel. +41-22-917-28.56
Telex: 414242 DHA CH
Fax: +41-22-917-00.23
E-mail: DHAGVA@DHA.UNICC.ORG
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS