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Cyclone Maila death toll rises to 23 in Papua New Guinea

15 Apr 2026-12:59
Tropical Cyclone Sinlaku causes widespread damage in Pacific

A category five storm has hit the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), the tiny US territory in the north-western Pacific Ocean. Winds of more than 250 km/h have been recorded.

15 Apr 2026-10:51
Why the sky turns pink before a cyclone: A meteorologist’s "stunning" explanation

Kiwis in the North Island marvelled at the pink skies before Cyclone Vaianu’s arrival on Sunday.

13 Apr 2026-14:18
Tropical Cyclone Maila has killed at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea

Post-cyclone relief efforts are underway but authorities say contacting remote communities is challenging. The Australian government has announced $2.5 million in funding to support communities affected by the disaster.

13 Apr 2026-08:38
New Zealand: Floods and evacuations as Cyclone Vaianu lashes North Island

Floods, power outages and hundreds evacuated as Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island.Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate.

12 Apr 2026-13:41
New Zealand: Mass evacuations as Cyclone Vaianu nears landfall in North Island

A state of emergency has been declared across parts of the North Island, New Zealand as residents prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu, with authorities warning of destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread disruption.

11 Apr 2026-12:47
Cyclone Maila to hit Papua New Guinea as Category 2 storm

Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila is expected to strike southeastern Papua New Guinea as a Category 2 system, forecasters warned on Friday.

10 Apr 2026-11:19
New Zealand braces for severe Cyclone Vaianu impact

New Zealand authorities have warned of potentially severe impacts as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, urging farmers, growers, and rural communities to prepare for heavy rainfall and damaging winds.

10 Apr 2026-10:50
Monster Cyclone MAILA-26 slams Pacific: 231 km/h winds threaten vulnerable nations

Tropical Cyclone MAILA-26 has swept across parts of the Pacific, impacting the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea between April 4 and April 9, with authorities monitoring the situation closely as powerful winds batter vulnerable communities.

09 Apr 2026-09:27
Cyclone Maila nears Papua New Guinea coast

Tropical Cyclone Maila is moving across the Solomon Sea, bringing strong winds and heavy rain as it tracks toward Papua New Guinea and northeastern Australia.

08 Apr 2026-09:35

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