Several South Pacific nations have been hit by the tropical storm, Cyclone Pam.
ADVERTISEMENT
Tropical storm hits South Pacific nations
The category five tropical storm is reported to be bearing down on Vanuatu after causing destruction in several South Pacific nations including Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Solomon Islands
Recommended articles
The category five tropical storm is reported to be bearing down on Vanuatu after causing destruction in several South Pacific nations including Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Solomon Islands, causing significant damage.
Vanuatu has issued a red alert nationwide as the cyclone has reached its north and is expected to be felt in the capital, Port Vila, on Friday night.
There have been no casualties or loss of life reported yet.
ADVERTISEMENT
Meanwhile, category 3 Cyclone Olwyn has hit the coast of Western Australia with wind gusts of up to 195kph (120mph).
Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency following the flash floods which have occurred in the area.
The storm also destroyed homes and flooded crop areas in Kiribati and the Solomon Islands, where at least 3,000 households have been affected.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Mahama vows to reopen investigation into Cecilia Dapaah scandal
NPP commends IGP, Police for peaceful Ejisu by-election
Man spends 5 days trapped on a tree to escape flood disaster
Tensions erupt at May Day event as ECG workers walkout on Ashanti Regional Minister
God can use me to do something great for Ghana – Bawumia
The A-G is rather protecting state looters - Dr. Amoako Baah alleges
OSP’s request for money laundering probe against Cecilia Dapaah baseless – AG to EOCO
Ghana Armed Forces gives details of soldier killed at Kasoa: 'We're investigating'
