The global financial institution says it's looking at every possible avenue and working with partners to send support.
Given the intensity of the event and reports of severe damage, it is exploring a rapid insurance payout to the Vanuatu government.
Meanwhile Australia will provide a package of cash and humanitarian supplies to help the cyclone-ravaged nation.
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the commitment follows a request from the Vanuatu government.
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