Solomon Islands: Disaster groups trying to reach Tsunami hit villages

Posted on February 7, 2013 • Filed under: Asia Pacific, Tourist Warning

Thestar.com.my reported…..HONIARA: Disaster relief agencies were scrambling Thursday to reach tsunami-hit villages in the Solomon Islands, warning the death toll following a powerful 8.0-magnitude quake is likely to rise.
Officials said six people were confirmed dead after Wednesday’s quake generated a wave that swamped coastal communities on the island of Ndende in the eastern Solomons, triggering fears of a more widespread destructive tsunami. Reach Article

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