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Cyclone on Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands have been hit by a Tropical Storm. Cyclone Pat (Category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson scale) caused widespread severe destruction across Aiutaki (Cook Islands) with 90% of homes being damaged. Tropical Cyclone Rene (category 4) hit the northern island group of Kingdom of Tonga. The center of the storm, the worst in 25 years, passed close to the islands of Nuku' alofa and Eua.
Type of Event: | Cyclone |
Location of Event: | Pacific Islands (Kingdom of Tonga) |
Date of Charter Activation: | 11/02/2010 |
Charter Requestor: | UNOOSA on behalf of UNOCHA |
Project Management: | CSA |