Twin volcanic eruptions rock PNG, no casualties, deaths reported
News that matter in Papua New Guinea Image for illustration only. For image text, go to https://reliefweb.int/map/papua-new-guinea/major-volcanoes-paua-new-guinea (Major Volcanoes of Paua New Guinea) Twin volcanic eruptions rock PNG, no casualties, deaths reported PORT MORESBY: Two volcanic eruptions within 48 hours last week jolted Papua New Guinea (PNG) but thank God that no casualties or deaths were reported. Mt Ulawun in Bialla, West New Britain, erupoted and started spewing thick bkack volcanic ash on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of 15,000 villagers and affecting 120,000 others. On Friday, the Manam Volcano island in Madang also exploded its top, sending 3,600 villagers scurrying for covcer and safety as scoria rained on them. The Government has allocated K5 million to feed the Mt Ulawun volcanic eruption victms. Hela Governor Philip Undialu and Pomio Member of Parliamenmt Eliash Kapavore have also chipped in a total of K600,000 for the immediate ...