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Event Date : 2024-07

Severe Cyclone Ron Devastates Niuas in Tonga

Tropical Cyclone

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Tropical Cyclone
Disaster-Affected People: 99
Affected Countries/Regions: Tonga
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

temporary housing, tarpaulins, food supplies, water purification tablets, first aid kits, sanitation supplies

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Disaster Overview : On January 7, 1998, Tropical Cyclone Ron hit the northern islands of Niuafoou, Niuatoputapu, and Tafahi in Tonga, collectively known as the Niuas. The cyclone caused extensive damage to residential homes, sanitation systems, and agriculture, leaving many families in urgent need of temporary housing and food aid. A survey team was dispatched to assess the impact, noting a significant risk of infectious diseases due to sanitation failures.

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