US EditionTravel Chaos Looms After Twin Cyclone Threat at Tourist Hotspot
Both storms have reached Category 3 and are bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flood warnings across island nations, officials said.
- Twin severe tropical cyclones Vaianu and Maila have reached category 3 status, looming off Australia's coast and threatening popular tourist destinations across the South Pacific, including Fiji.
- Vaianu developed off Fiji's west coast this week, while Maila sits in the Solomon Sea during a cyclone season lasting from November until April that has struck the island nation hard in recent years.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade warned that "flights may be delayed or cancelled, and essential services may be disrupted," urging travelers to know their accommodation's evacuation plan.
- Solomon Islands Meteorological Services Division warned of "very rough seas and moderate to heavy swells with coastal flooding and widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms" from Maila, while Vaianu is expected to reach New Zealand's North Island by the weekend.
- Maila could make landfall in Queensland this weekend, which would mark the third tropical cyclone to hit the state this year, according to Weatherzone's Anthony Sharwood.
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The Economic TimesAustralian travellers on high alert as twin cyclone threat looms over holiday hotspots; check updates
Australian travellers face a high alert as two powerful cyclones approach. One storm is intensifying off Fiji's coast, threatening widespread disruptions. Authorities urge caution and updates as conditions worsen. Vaianu, a category 3 cyclone, nears Fiji's western region. Another cyclone, Maila, tracks off the Solomon Islands and could impact Papua New Guinea and potentially Australia.
Aussie holiday hotspot facing disruption as severe tropical cyclone looms
Australian travellers are being warned of significant disruptions as two cyclones bear down on the region, including one off the coast of Fiji.Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is currently at category 3 and is threatening to pass by the western part of the country, close to tourist centre Nadi.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has urged travellers to be on high alert, warning parts of Fiji could be smashed by strong winds, heavy r…
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