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Home » cyclone

Tag: cyclone

‘When a cyclone hits a thatched hut in the Pacific Islands, it’s raw and scary’

By Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson November 25, 2022November 25, 2022

As Pacific islanders experience extreme cyclones, what becomes of those in thatched fales? Where do they seek refuge when their homes are destroyed and they do not have the resources to build back?, writes Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson

Incorporating traditional knowledge in tropical cyclone monitoring for a resilient Niue

By Leanne October 4, 2022October 4, 2022

Niue is incorporating traditional knowledge to its scientific prediction models to ensure that communities can best prepare for disasters

Climate crisis in Pacific needs urgent attention

By Stephanie Stephens September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

With the need for urgent attention to climate crisis in the Pacific, climate campaign manager writes, “for years, our pleas for help have fallen on deaf ears….”

Pacific Island Climate Outlook Forum convenes tenth session

By Leanne May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

Representatives of Pacific NMHSs and partner agencies came together to review climate and ocean conditions in the Pacific and provide outlook guidance

As extreme weather ravages the Pacific, there is much to do and no time to waste

By Sanjeshni Kumar March 4, 2022March 4, 2022

Climate change is already pushing some human systems and ecosystems beyond their adaptation limits. Pacific Island nations have been spearheading demands for stronger commitments.

La Niña just raised sea levels in the western Pacific by up to 20cm. This height will be normal by 2050

By Sanjeshni Kumar December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

The impacts of sea level rise from climate change and the ongoing La Niña event are largely responsible for this year’s Western Pacific increased flooding.

Nine to twelve tropical cyclones predicted for 2021/2022 cyclone season

By Leanne October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

NIWA predicted a 59% chance of more than four tropical cyclones in the western region of the Pacific and a 46% chance of more than six tropical cyclones for the eastern region

Pacific likely to experience double-dip La Niña episode

By Leanne October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Pacific to experience a rare occurrence of a double-dip La Niña in the coming months, shows Climate models and predictions tools

The house that can withstand a cyclone: how traditional dwellings are making a comeback in Vanuatu

By Sanjeshni Kumar August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

Since Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu, locals are returning to the saeklon haos, made from vines, palm fronds and grasses.

Drue: The village caught between a rock and a hard place

By Sanjeshni Kumar July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Cyclones, storm surges and flooding are commonplace for communities across Fiji but climate change means these disasters are becoming more intense says Ms Jackson

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