It seems the storm has claimed up to 44 lives as it hit Vanuatu where buildings have been destroyed, trees uprooted and tossed about and debris is spread all around in the capital. There were unconfirmed reports of damage in other islands including Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands.
There are assumptions that the swells could rise up to 9m in the Gisborne region, and it has been predicted by emergency manager Richard Steele that winds of up to 150kmh could result in damages to especially those exposed areas in the southeast.
Cyclone Pam could be as worse as Cyclone Bola that had seen severe damage in 1988. In this case, the brunt of the attack would be experienced in the coastal strip. There could be power cuts across the region and residents have been advised to ensure that they have back-up supplies or at least gas for cooking.
In the opinion of specialists, Cyclone Pam's direct hit on Vanuatu was more ferocious than expected – there were gusts of wind at up to 340km/h. Auckland Civil Defence has cautioned people to remain indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. Those residing in low-lying flood-prone areas should keep ready a getaway kit in case they have to evacuate at short notice.
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