7 May 2020

Thousands of cyclone victims still in evacuation centres in Vanuatu

6:53 am on 7 May 2020

Around 18,000 people are still being housed in 272 evacuation centres in Vanuatu after last month's Cyclone Harold.

The displaced people are in Sanma, Penama and Malampa provinces.

According to the Vanuatu Daily Post, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) said most sites had been provided with tarpaulins for immediate shelter needs as well as food supplies.

However the NDMO said its recovery efforts were still continuing.

Aid packages for Cyclone Harold victims

Aid packages for Cyclone Harold victims Photo: IFRC

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