Two Tropical Cyclones Intensify in the Pacific Ocean
Two Tropical Cyclones Intensify in the Pacific Ocean
As of April 6, 2026, the South Pacific is witnessing intense weather, with two tropical cyclones, Maila and Vaianu, causing significant disruption.
locationSouth Pacific
eventMaila
eventVaianu
Tropical Cyclone Maila, currently a Category 3 storm, is located between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
concepttropical cyclone
eventMaila
locationPapua New Guinea
locationSolomon Islands
The system has already triggered heavy flooding in Papua New Guinea, causing flight suspensions at Tokua Airport, while coastal damage has been reported in the Solomon Islands.
eventflooding
locationPapua New Guinea
locationTokua Airport
locationSolomon Islands
Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Vaianu has developed near Fiji.
concepttropical cyclone
eventVaianu
locationFiji
Though currently a Category 1 storm, it is bringing widespread rain and creating a risk of flash flooding across the islands.
eventflooding
