Earthquake leaves widespread devastation to public infrastructure in PNG

Damage assessment in Papua New Guinea's earthquake‑hit Southern Highlands province has confirmed widespread devastation to public infrastructure.

Relief supplies are starting to reach affected communities in the province over two weeks after a magnitude‑7.5 quake struck in neighbouring Hela province.

Radio NZ reports the death toll is over 110 but is expected to rise as response teams gradually reach remote parts still cut off by landslides, particularly in Hela.

Source: RadioNZ