Cyclone Vaianu Puts New Zealand Emergency Services on Alert
Officials are trying to move vulnerable residents early and reduce damage before the storm reaches the most exposed parts of the North Island.
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- Newly published satellite views show water covering farmland in Thailand.
- Officials are trying to move vulnerable residents early and reduce damage before the storm reaches the most exposed parts of the North Island.
- NASA satellite observations showed several cyclones affecting Mexico, Hawaii and nearby regions.
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