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ELISABETH FAERUA: What we know so far in Port Vila and lowland areas and where places near the river there is flooding and low-lying villages there is flooding, there is lots of flooding and also there is a lot of damage to vegetable gardens and food gardens. In a lot of places as well there is still information coming in but they have got a similar problem as well in regards to flooding to low-lying areas and also damage to vegetable gardens and food gardens.
SALLY ROUND: And when you say damage to the food gardens what completely wiped out?
EF: Trees, food trees like banana trees, cassava trees all damaged and in regards to flooding and where gardens are done at the low lying area there is river flooding and that is like food gardens are completely washed away,
SR: So is this serious in terms of food security for the country?
EF: At the moment we are talking about certain areas. At the moment we are not clear as much yet we are not at the level where we know much about damage and food and root crop gardens in other provinces. Information are still coming in and they are still to be assessment done and led by the government.
SR: And it was mostly rain that caused the problems rather than wind?
EF: It is mostly rain due to flooding, big rain and also in some areas some damage to trees like banana trees, And the level of impact for those gardens an assessment is still to be made.
SR: Coming what two years after cyclone Pam?
EF: Most of these communities you know they have been damaged by Cyclone Pam and as they are just getting onto their legs for recovery and then now Cook comes back, Cyclone Cook comes back and it is damaging that again. So that is very difficult for these people.
SR: And have you any idea at this stage what is needed most in terms of aid?
EF: To those area mostly affected is clean water flooding areas would be very much needed clean water as urgent at this stage and hygiene ensuring that sicknesses like cholera or malaria is not being spread.
