
www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/18/cyclone-yasa…
"The government had estimated that 850,000 people – 95% of Fiji’s population – would be directly affected by the cyclone."
"The cyclone is another blow to the country’s tourism-reliant economy, already devastated by pandemic shutdowns which have...www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/18/cyclone-yasa…
"The government had estimated that 850,000 people – 95% of Fiji’s population – would be directly affected by the cyclone."
"The cyclone is another blow to the country’s tourism-reliant economy, already devastated by pandemic shutdowns which have caused tens of thousands of job losses. Fiji’s economy has shrunk more than 20% this year due to the pandemic."
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www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/16/cyclone-yasa…
Even if the two storms don't combine Yasa alone is devastatingly powerful - the Guardian seems remarkably sanguine about it given the wind speeds and its slow moving nature (which means inundation for towns by cobtinual heavy rainfall).
www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/10/devastating-…
"The annual record for the number of major storms forming in the Atlantic has been shattered, with Subtropical Storm Theta becoming the 29th named event in a hyperactive hurricane season.
The US National Hurricane Center said the development of...www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/10/devastating-…
"The annual record for the number of major storms forming in the Atlantic has been shattered, with Subtropical Storm Theta becoming the 29th named event in a hyperactive hurricane season.
The US National Hurricane Center said the development of Theta, currently churning through the heart of the Atlantic, had broken a record that stood since 2005, when there were 28 named storms. "
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Bad news sells so the press tend only to publish the worst of events, and in such a complex global weather system there are plenty of them.
That said, hurricanes in the Atlantic can mean good waves at Bournemouth Pier so it's not all bad ..
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