Devastating effects of TC Tino already felt in Rotuma

Devastating effects of TC Tino already felt in Rotuma

By Vijay Narayan and Naveel Krishant
17/01/2020
Oinafa Jetty in Rotuma has been badly damaged by storm surges and damaging winds. [Photo:Noa'tau Community]

The devastating effects of Tropical Cyclone Tino is already being felt in Rotuma.

Oinafa Jetty in Rotuma has been badly damaged by storm surges and damaging winds.

A wooden and corrugated iron structure at the jetty is also completely damaged.

We are getting reports from the ground in Rotuma that there are storm surges, sea flooding, damaging winds and heavy rain. 

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