25 Jan 2022

Concern about psychological trauma amid Tonga's recovery

From , 6:01 am on 25 January 2022

As Tonga's recovery from the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami ramps up concerns are being raised about the psychological and emotional trauma the disaster has inflicted on survivors.

Two Tongans and a British national were killed during the disaster which wiped out whole villages on several islands.

According to the government 84 percent of the population has been impacted with assessments of the widespread destruction still being conducted.

Joining me now from Nuku Alofa is our correspondent Kalafi Moala...malo e lelei Kalafi welcome on Pacific Waves let start with what has been happening over the weekend?

Ash and debris covering houses and a road in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.

Photo: Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga