Tropical Cyclone Maila causes destruction and fatalities in Solomon Islands, PNG

Tropical Cyclone Maila struck the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, causing widespread destruction this week. The storm, now a category three with winds of 200km/h, is expected to hit Woodlark and Budi Budi islands early tomorrow, raising alarm over potential flooding and loss of life among isolated communities. Two deaths have already been reported in the affected areas.

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