Tropical Storm Heading to Vanuatu Could Develop into Cyclone
Category: Natural Disasters
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/12/2019 (Vanuatu) - According to regional news media on Tuesday, 12 February, a tropical storm below the Solomon Islands could develop into a cyclone as it heads towards Vanuatu. The storm was situated just south of the Solomon Islands on Tuesday evening and is moving east-north-east to Vanuatu at around 20km/h (12 mph) and the Vanuatu Meteorological Service has been putting out regular alerts describing the chance for the storm to intensify over the next 24 hours as moderate to high. A severe weather warning has been put in place for the northern islands and parts of the central islands as heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding over low lying areas are forecast. Forecasters at the Fiji Meteorological Service predict that the storm is likely to become a cyclone before reaching Vanuatu, after which it is expected to track south-east towards New Caledonia.
Members in Vanuatu are advised to monitor local media sources for weather-related updates and to remain apprised of disruption and warnings in their particular area of operations. Travellers should familiarise themselves with local emergency protocols and heed any directives issued by local authorities. Minimise time spent in low-lying flood-prone areas, valleys and unstable slopes susceptible to flash floods and landslides and coastal regions during the passing of the storm system.
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