Officials and aid agencies in Vanuatu are still trying to get a full picture of the damage caused by Cyclone Lola and are standing by to begin a major relief effort. Homes and schools have reportedly been destroyed and roads are inaccessible.

There are serious concerns for communities in the far north where communications are still down.

Soneel Ram is with the International Federation of the Red Cross in the capital Port Vila.

Ram spoke to Charlie Dreaver.