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Event: TC Tropical Cyclone Number: 2014-000033 Country: VUT Vanuatu Location: Date (YMD): 2014-3-10 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: OCHA Comments: This is the first OCHA Flash Update on Tropical Cyclone Lusi (Category 1) located approximately 60 km northeast of Santo and 90 km south-southwest of the Banks Islands. The system is moving at 10 km/h in a south-southeast direction with winds estimated at 85 km/h near its centre. The cyclone is forecast to intensify to a Category 2 system early tomorrow morning. See TC Lusi track map. The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office has activated its Emergency Operations Centre and has issued cyclone warnings for Torba (population 9359), Sanma (45,855), Penama (30,819) and Malampa (36,727) Provinces. The cyclone is expected to cause damaging gale force winds and very rough seas with heavy swells. Heavy rainfall and flooding is expected in low-lying areas and areas close to river banks. People are being urged to listen to radio broadcasts and check meteorological service websites for updates. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: