SYDNEY - The first humanitarian flights arrived in volcano and tsunami-stricken Tonga Thursday, five days after the dual disaster cut the Pacific nation off from the rest of the world.
The airport's runway has been cleared of ash to make way for the flights. Additional aid is expected later this week. Phone links were also being restored after a five-day blackout.
Sydney: The first humanitarian flights arrived in volcano and tsunami-stricken Tonga Thursday, five days after the dual disaster cut the Pacific nation off from the rest of the world.