Tonga in South Pacific lashed by powerful cyclone Ian

A state of emergency was declared for Vava'u and Ha'apai islands on Saturday morning as category-five storm Cyclone Ian brought heavy rain and strong winds forecast to gust at up to 287 kilometers (178 miles) per hour, the Matangi Tonga news website said.



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