2 Mar 2023

Vanuatu hit by Cyclone Judy, now Cyclone Kevin is coming

From Midday Report, 12:12 pm on 2 March 2023

Severe Tropical Cyclone Judy has left a trail of destruction throughout many of Vanuatu's islands overnight. 

Power and communication lines are still out in the Southern Islands of Erromango and Tanna making it near impossible to get hold of people.

Despite the cyclone now being south of the islands, there are still heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms. 

And, right behind Judy - another cyclone is brewing, it has been named Kevin.

Fiji's warning centre says Kevin is currently a category 1 and is forecast to intensify to a category two tonight, with the potential to hit three with devastating effects.

It will hit Vanuatu tonight.

Vanuatu's prime minister Ishmael Kalsakau