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The Deputy Head of Mission for the Togan High Commission in Australia says uncertainty remains in Tonga following a volcanic eruption.

Curtis Tu鈥檌halangingie said they are currently relying on support being given by both the Australian and New Zealand government. Each country has sent aircrafts to inspect the damage done. These flights are returning with shots and videos of the island that have been taken to see what is happening on the ground in Tonga.

鈥淭hen we can make judgement from there,鈥� he said, 鈥渁nd I am confident that we will be able to connect with our government, possibly tomorrow or Wednesday, in that way we will receive the priorities of what we really need in Tonga, what the people really need鈥�.

Up to 80,000 people there could be affected, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) told the 蜜芽传媒.

The eruption triggered a tsunami, which cut off power supplies, and severed communications making it difficult to reach and assist people across the island.

(Photo credit: REUTERS)

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