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A Chinese national working in Tonga tells us about the huge volcanic eruption and his current situation. In an exclusive interview with CGTN via satellite phone on Wednesday. It was revealed that he and his colleagues had to rely on bottled water bought from supermarkets to survive. “I think everyone is safe,” Zhao Yongming, an employee at China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tonga, told CGTN. “But we are not sure if the water is contaminated with volcanic ash or not.” What is urgently needed right now is Restoring internet and mobile service Tell the story of a volcanic eruption. Zhao recounted his experience after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted.
Which many said was the biggest eruption in a thousand years. “The eruption happened at around 5 p.m.,” he said. “Half an hour later. I saw ash flying everywhere.” “The ash covered the Phone Number List entire sky and turned black,” he said. According to Zhao's description, The falling ash blocked traffic and damaged crops. He said he saw ash. “All around the trees,” people are “worried” about what will happen next. Speaking to CGTN, Zhao said local people are "very worried" about what will happen after the volcano erupts. “Virtually all locations have restricted access,” he said, “and communications remain unavailable. Therefore we cannot contact anyone.” The local government “We are doing what we can” to alleviate the situation.
He said: “The government sent some machinery to help clear the road,” Zhao said. His colleagues and some villagers also tried to help clear the road. The 3G network is coming. The Chinese Embassy in Tonga has assisted Mr. Zhao and his colleagues in contacting the company's headquarters in China. “We coordinate with the embassy to get the latest information,” he said. “We are now able to communicate with our colleagues in China using our own satellite phones.” In addition to satellite communications, Mobile networks are also being restored, according to Anthony Seuseu, CEO of telecommunications provider Digicel. Speaking to CGTN, the company said it should be able to restore its 3G network .
Which many said was the biggest eruption in a thousand years. “The eruption happened at around 5 p.m.,” he said. “Half an hour later. I saw ash flying everywhere.” “The ash covered the Phone Number List entire sky and turned black,” he said. According to Zhao's description, The falling ash blocked traffic and damaged crops. He said he saw ash. “All around the trees,” people are “worried” about what will happen next. Speaking to CGTN, Zhao said local people are "very worried" about what will happen after the volcano erupts. “Virtually all locations have restricted access,” he said, “and communications remain unavailable. Therefore we cannot contact anyone.” The local government “We are doing what we can” to alleviate the situation.
He said: “The government sent some machinery to help clear the road,” Zhao said. His colleagues and some villagers also tried to help clear the road. The 3G network is coming. The Chinese Embassy in Tonga has assisted Mr. Zhao and his colleagues in contacting the company's headquarters in China. “We coordinate with the embassy to get the latest information,” he said. “We are now able to communicate with our colleagues in China using our own satellite phones.” In addition to satellite communications, Mobile networks are also being restored, according to Anthony Seuseu, CEO of telecommunications provider Digicel. Speaking to CGTN, the company said it should be able to restore its 3G network .