There's been an urgent call for help from the Papua New Guinea province of Madang which reports say has been badly affected by drought and frost.
The National newspaper reports the local disaster authorities are calling for immediate help from the National Disaster Centre.
They have received reports showing 75 to 80 percent of the province has been affected with food gardens burnt by frost and streams running dry.
The Madang disaster office director Rudolf Mongali says the province is looking at needing about US$400,000 in relief assistance.
Papua New Guinea Highlands affected by drought. Photo: Supplied
