21 Dec 2024

Aftermath of Vanuatu earthquake

From Saturday Morning, 7:10 am on 21 December 2024
Rescue workers are seen at the site of a collapsed building after an earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu, on December 18, 2024. - Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped in crumpled buildings in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on December 18 after a powerful earthquake killed at least 14 people, some of them buried in rubble and landslides. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP)

Photo: AFP / Stringer

The president, Nikenike Vurobaravu says the death toll stands at around 16 now after the magnitude 7.3 earthquake, but it is expected to rise.

Meanwhile fake news and rumours have spread fear among some community members.

Mihi speaks to World Vision Vanuatu director Clement Chipokolo who's in the capital Port Vila.

He said the international assistance is making a real difference, but the situation is still grave.