Nukualofa news: according to the statement issued by Tonga government quoted on the website of Radio New Zealand on the 18th, the submarine volcano on hongaha ApaI island erupted violently on the 14th and 15th. At present, three people have been killed and some people have been injured. The government of Tonga has declared a state of emergency in the country. It is reported that the three dead include a female British citizen from tabu Island, where the capital of Tonga is located; The other two victims were from mano island and nomuka island. The volcanic eruption and tsunami caused serious losses to the local area, and the number of casualties may increase. The Tongan government said in a statement that the residents of mano Island, atata island and funoifua island have been evacuated, and all houses on mano island have been completely destroyed after the volcanic eruption on the 15th. Tonga's current fresh water supply has been seriously affected. It is reported that New Zealand has sent two warships to Tonga on the 18th to carry fresh water, food and diving teams needed by the disaster area. Radio New Zealand reported on its website on the 17th that the power supply in Nukualofa, the capital of Tonga, has been restored by 80%, but the Internet is still unavailable. The west coast of tabu Island, where the capital is located, is seriously damaged, and the streets of the capital are full of thick volcanic ash. (outlook new era)