Australia and New Zealand provide initial aerial assessment

Australia and New Zealand are working with Fiji to assess the damage caused by TC Yasa.

Yesterday, an Australian P-8A aircraft took to the skies to conduct an initial aerial assessment of the destruction.

The P-8A Poseidon has advanced sensors and mission systems, including a state-of-the-art multi-role radar and high definition cameras.

Meanwhile, the Technical Advisor of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, WO Dave Lark says RNZAF aircraft conducted aerial surveillance in the North to help assess the extent of damage that has been caused to schools, villages, hospital and health centres.