Vanuatu cyclone: Aid Begins To Arrive

Aid has begun arriving in the storm-hit nation Vanuatu one of the world's poorest where trees and power lines have been felled and many buildings destroyed.

Aid agencies say it could be one of the worst disasters ever to hit the region.

The situation on some islands closer to the eye of the storm is not yet known as communication networks are down. 

Reports, say just about every house has received some damage. 

Aerial images of the capital show houses completely flattened, and aid workers say there is an urgent need for fresh water supplies.

At least eight people are confirmed to have died but the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers reach more of the remote islands.

BBC