China News Service, January 17. Comprehensive foreign media reported on the 17th that a Tongan diplomatic official said that because of concerns about the introduction of the new crown virus, the Tongan government may not allow foreign aid workers to board the island, and any aid sent to the country may not be allowed. Supplies are also subject to quarantine.

In addition, Tonga's domestic communication has basically resumed, but external communication will take at least a week to resume.

On January 17, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) used the GOES-West weather satellite to capture the moment of the volcanic eruption in Tonga.

The moment the Tonga volcano erupted, the huge cloud was clearly visible.

  According to reports, on the 14th and 15th local time, a violent underwater volcanic eruption occurred in Tonga, a South Pacific island country, which triggered a tsunami.

Australia's Pacific Affairs Minister Zed Seselja said initial reports indicated no mass casualties from the eruption and tsunami, but significant damage, with "houses being blown all over the place".

  According to reports, many countries have expressed their willingness to provide assistance to Tonga.

Curtis Tu'ihalangingie, a Tongan diplomat in Australia, said the Tongan government was negotiating rescue priorities.

"Tonga is concerned that aid will spread the coronavirus to islands that don't have it," he said. "We don't want another tsunami, a coronavirus tsunami."

  Tuiharanjinji also said any aid sent to Tonga would require quarantine and foreigners would likely not be allowed to disembark.

  On the other hand, it was previously reported that due to the damage to the submarine communication line caused by the volcanic eruption, Tonga's external communication is basically interrupted at present.

New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on the 17th that Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, has restored 80% of power.

Tuihalan Jinji said that Tonga's domestic communication has basically resumed, and it will take at least a week for external communication to resume.

On January 15, the Japanese weather satellite Himawari-8 captured the scene of the Tonga volcano's eruption, with large swathes of ash and gas rising and clearly visible from space.

  He also said the ash poses a major health risk and could contaminate drinking water.

"Most people don't know that volcanic ash is toxic, volcanic ash is bad for breathing and they have to wear masks."

  Radio New Zealand quoted the country's Foreign Minister Mahuta as saying on the 17th that according to the New Zealand government's initial understanding of the disaster, Tonga currently needs drinking water and water storage equipment, food and medical supplies the most.