Catastrophic Landslides Reshape Papua New Guinea Landscape Following Cyclone Maila
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Catastrophic Landslides Reshape Papua New Guinea Landscape Following Cyclone Maila

Papua New Guinea is currently navigating the aftermath of a devastating weather event as Tropical Cyclone Maila wreaked havoc across the nation. The storm, which reached Category 4 intensity, exhibited highly unusual meteorological behavior by stalling near the equator over East New Britain throughout mid-April 2026. This stationary position resulted in a deluge of historic […]

Wellington Plunges Into Emergency as Record‑Breaking Downpour Ravages Capital
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Wellington Plunges Into Emergency as Record‑Breaking Downpour Ravages Capital

Wellington entered a state of emergency after an unprecedented downpour drenched the North Island, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and road closures. Within a single hour, the capital received 77 mm (about 3 inches) of rain, the heaviest rainfall recorded in that period by city officials. The deluge forced vehicles into submerged streets, uprooted trees, and triggered several […]