State of Emergency Declared after Tropical Storm Gita Causes Widespread Flooding and Power Outages
Category: Natural Disasters
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/13/2018 (Tonga) - According to international media on Tuesday, 13 February, the government of Tonga has declared a state of emergency after Tropical State Gita passed through the country on Monday. Social media images should widespread flooding and property damage, and power outages have been reported since Monday evening. There are no reports of injuries at this time.
Clients in Tonga are advised to monitor local media sources for weather-related updates and to remain apprised of disruption and warnings in their particular area of operations. Drivers should exercise a heightened degree of caution in flood-affected areas due to likely hazardous conditions caused by flooding, landslides and debris.
Copyright © 2024 Drum Cussac
Related
News Alerts and Safety Profiles are provided strictly for informational purposes and contain the best available data at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, the information in this report has not been independently verified and HTH Worldwide therefore accepts no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies in such information and any such liability is expressly denied, and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made. Documents may be amended or withdrawn at any time without cause.