NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga | October 17, 2026. Drought in Tonga’s Ha’apai island group is affecting crops and livestock, according to reporting by Matangi Tonga on October 6. The outlet reported warnings that worsening conditions could prompt some communities to consider moving.
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Such warnings are not confirmation that relocations have already happened. The practical questions now concern drinking water, agricultural losses, transport and assistance to communities with limited alternatives.
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