Tsunami waves caused by an undersea volcano have flooded the Pacific Island country of Tonga, where entire towns are inundated with water, and scientists warn the main island could be blanketed in volcanic ash.

Videos shared on social media after the eruption showed people running for higher ground as the one-metre-high floods hit coastal areas and made their way farther inland while the sky darkened with ash.

There were no official reports of injuries or deaths by Monday (January 17, 2022) morning, with communications limited.

Source: theguardian.com