Yasa's Climate-charged 345 Km/h Winds Cut A Path Of Destruction Through Fiji's Two Major Islands
Friday, 18 December 2020, 9:47 am SYDNEY, Dec 18 2020 - Tropical Cyclone Yasa struck with wind gusts up to 345 km/h overnight as it tore through Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, destroying homes and schools and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. Despite the high wind speeds, Yasa was downgraded to a strong Category 4 storm, the Fijian Government said as it warned of a 3m storm surge and waves up to 14m or higher. [1] “The Pacific is once again wearing the devastating toll of the world’s lack of action on climate change, as Cyclone Yasa destroys property and devastates Fijian comm...
Source: scoop.co.nz