"New Zealand Braces for Devastation as Cyclone Vaianu Makes Landfall. A powerful cyclone has brought destruction to the North Island of New Zealand, with Cyclone Vaianu making landfall on Sunday near the Maketu peninsula. Packing winds of over 130km/h (80 mph), heavy rain, and massive swells, the cyclone has triggered widespread flooding, power outages, and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes. MetService has warned that Vaianu is a 'life-threatening' system, and authorities are urging people to take immediate action to ensure their safety as the storm continues to wreak havoc across the region. Read on to learn more about the aftermath of Cyclone Vaianu and the relief efforts underway."
Cyclone crossed coast near Maketu peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130km/h (80 mph), heavy rain and large swellsCyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand’s North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate.The cyclone crossed the coast near the Maketu peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130km/h (80 mph), heavy rain and large swells, national weather provider MetService said, describing Vaianu as a “life-threatening” system. Continue reading...
