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Cyclone Vaianu Strikes New Zealand; Cyclone Maila Kills 11 in Papua New Guinea
Two separate cyclone events struck the Pacific region. Cyclone Vaianu made landfall on New Zealand's North Island with winds exceeding 130 km/h, triggering floods, power outages, and hundreds of evacuations. Separately, Tropical Cyclone Maila killed at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea and caused damage in the Solomon Islands, prompting Australia to pledge $2.5 million in relief funding.
Key Facts
- 1Cyclone Vaianu crossed the New Zealand coast near the Maketu peninsula with destructive winds exceeding 130 km/h, triggering flooding and widespread power outages
- 2Hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate as Cyclone Vaianu struck the North Island
- 3Tropical Cyclone Maila killed at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea and caused damage in the Solomon Islands
- 4The Australian government pledged $2.5 million to support relief and recovery efforts for Cyclone Maila victims
- 5The ex-cyclone Maila was forecast to bring more heavy rain and dangerous surf to North Queensland
Coverage
Reported by The Guardian for New Zealand and ABC News AU for Papua New Guinea, reflecting regional focus on Pacific disaster response.