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Tonga volcano eruption: Australia and New Zealand deliver water and telecommunications aid

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Tackling a lack of clean water is a priority because supplies have been disrupted by layers of volcanic ash and salt water.

Added on the 22/01/2022 16:44:38 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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