People are being advised to remain indoors to escape the dangerous smog.
The volcano erupted for several days. This photo was taken a day before the eruption that caused the tsunami
Locals have been advised to drink bottled water and wear masks if they do go outdoors, to avoid breathing in the ash. There are fears that communities may not have access to safe and clean drinking water as a result of saltwater inundation caused by the tsunami waves, and ashfall from the volcanic eruption.The Red Cross charity has some relief workers on the ground, but hasn't been able to make contact with them for days. Phone and internet communications are extremely limited, meaning the situation in some areas remains unknown.
The teams will be supporting evacuations, providing first aid and distributing relief supplies which are already on the islands. "We have enough to support 1,200 families in Tonga, but there could be many more who need them," he said. "About 200 volunteers, people coming to sweep the runway for the airport. We have to do it but we know that there will be a long-term problem because people are breathing this ash, which is very dangerous."
Associate Professor Carol Stewart, of the College of Health, Massey University, and co-director of the International Volcanic Health Hazards Network, said: "Ashfall on the ground is not hazardous to breathing, but fine ash in the air can be inhaled.
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