Cyclone Gita

Cyclone Gita will reach Category 5 by the time it hits Tongatapu and ‘Eua this evening, the strongest in recorded history to approach Tonga, warns Director of Tonga MET, 'Ofa Fa'anunu at a press conference this morning. Cyclone Gita could bring gales with gusts of over 150kmh, waves of over 6 metres, and heavy rain to a vast swathe of the country when it hits on Tuesday evening, according to predictions. The Impact of Cyclone Gita in Tonga. To prevent the spread of disease, a quick recovery of water and sanitation systems is necessary.Caritas is able to preposition emergency supplies through our ongoing fundraising campaigns such as the Lent Appeal. Tropical Cyclone (TC) Gita struck Tonga in early February 2018, causing severe damage on the main island of Tongatapu, impacting an estimated 80,000 people (about 70 percent of the national population). In fact, 8,456 people lived off of $3.10 or less a day, and 1,125 people of that lived off of $1.90 a day. The Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development.Cyclone Gita has devastated Tonga. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has committed an initial $10k NZD solidarity grant to help the communities rebuild. The cyclone caused US$164 million (equivalent to 38 per cent of GDP) of damage. The powerful storm has caused widespread flooding and forced many Kiwis to evacuate their homes. Instead of working in the fields for income or going to school, Tongans had to refocus their attention on rebuilding their country.In 1967, the U.S. brought the U.S. Peace Corps to Tonga to work and build a relationship with the Tongans.

Part of our efforts have been connecting with teams on the ground to gather information on the needs of communities. At the same time, the nation lacks access to.On February 3, 2018, Tongans were hit with a tropical cyclone named Cyclone Gita — the most impactful tropical cyclone to hit Tonga in recorded history. Above: Visible Himiwari-8 satellite image of Cyclone Gita just before sunset (0140Z Monday, February 12, 2018). It caused widespread destruction on Tongatapu, including Nuku'alofa, and the neighboring island of Eua. The hot and sticky tropical weather continues for the North Island with only a brief respite before the potential landfall of Tropical Cyclone Gita early next week. " After three long weeks, Gita heavily affected 70 percent, or 50,000 people — one-third of them being children. This week Tropical Cyclone Gita has swept across islands of the Pacific causing substantial damage to homes, livelihoods, places of refuge, and places of prayer. Tropical Cyclone Gita hit Tonga on 12 and 13 February 2018. Winds raged between 110 and 275 kmph causing waves over 11 metres tall.For many years, Caritas has partnered with organisations in Tonga, and around the Pacific. After three long weeks, Gita heavily affected 70 percent, or 50,000 people — one-third of them being children. This is certainly the case in Tonga where Gita made landfall in February 2018 as a category 4 tropical storm. Through the generosity of our supporters, we are able to conduct life saving and life changing work even in the most urgent of situations.Funds received from our Lent Appeal will support our programmes around the world. To specfically support work in the Pacific, you can give to the Pacific Relief Fund.Want to receive communications from Caritas?© Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Charities Registration No:CC36055.Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable,Timid climate change target will have long-term costs,The Human Face of Climate Change Migration,Fairlie school raises $13,000 for Caritas Nepal aid,Bishop aims to transform attitudes with Parihaka resource,Caritas calls for NZ to lead on climate change,Nepal earthquake: more than 100,000 reached,Shelter a priority for remote villages reached by Caritas,Mud, sweat & cheers: Vanuatu recovery in relief,NGOs help Port Vila reclaim neighbourhoods,Caritas worker reflects on Cyclone Pam damage,Climate Change Contribution Consultation 2015,New Zealand must ‘walk the talk’ on Pacific Islands' security, says Caritas,An aid workers perspective on the Syrian refugee crisis,Caritas calls for focus on most vulnerable at Marrakech climate conference,Feeding the hungry in post-quake Kaikōura,Global common good, not national interest required on climate change,Growing the future – A Caritas Action for sustainable agriculture & livelihood,Pope Francis donates to South Sudan response,Reaching remote villages in Nepal with medical care,Return to Darfur – a blog by Caritas' Senior Humanitarian Programmes Coordinator Mark Mitchell,Stewardship of the Pacific Ocean – our Responsibility to Protect.Trekking with medical supplies to remote Nepal villages in Gorkha.Volunteering with Catholic Volunteers Overseas in Samoa,Caritas Update 82 (Special Edition: Autumn 2020),OWP 48 Celebrating the Season of Creation,OWP 32 Facing down disasters in the Pacific,OWP 30 Stories of leadership in Timor Leste,Encyclical on the environment - Laudato Si',Te Rūnanga o te Hāhi Katorika ki Aotearoa,State of the Environment for Oceania 2019 report,State of the Environment for Oceania 2018 report,State of the Environment for Oceania 2017 report,State of the Environment for Oceania 2016 report,State of the Environment for Oceania 2015 report,Foundational State of the Environment for Oceania 2014 report,Lent in Schools 2019 - Lessons and worksheets by level,Lent in schools 2018 - Lessons and worksheets by level,Lent in schools 2017 - Papua New Guinea module,Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants 2019,Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants 2018,Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants 2017,Community Learning Centre Principal Mentor,Installer of Solar Lighting and Instructor in Solar Technology,Lecturer in General Medical Practice and General Clinical Skills,Qualified and experienced English, Maths and Science teachers.

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