[Photos: Paea Lavulavu, Vavaʻu] Cyclone Winston has caused havoc after battering the Vavaʻu group with expected winds topping at 150 km/hr near its centre at 245 km East North East of Neiafu.
The tropical cyclone toppled trees, lifted roofs and smashed vehicles.
The cyclone was moving towards Haʻapai and is expected to weaken further as it heads into cooler southern waters.
No deaths have been reported .
The cyclone warning still remains for Haʻapai and Tongatapu.
This is developing story. More to come.
Sometimes when a business is growing, it needs a little help.
Right now Kaniva News provides a free, politically independent, bilingual news service for readers around the world that is absolutely unique. We are the largest New Zealand-based Tongan news service, and our stories reach Tongans wherever they are round the world. But as we grow, there are increased demands on Kaniva News for translation into Tongan on our social media accounts and for the costs associated with expansion. We believe it is important for Tongans to have their own voice and for Tongans to preserve their language, customs and heritage. That is something to which we are strongly committed. That’s why we are asking you to consider sponsoring our work and helping to preserve a uniquely Tongan point of view for our readers and listeners.
