| Event: | TC Tropical Cyclone |
| Number: | 1990-000005 |
| Country: | WSM Samoa |
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| Date (YMD): | 1990-2-1 |
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| Information Source: | UN DHA |
| Comments: | From 1 to 4 February, Cyclone 'Ofa' hit western Samoa and entire regions are affected. Electricity and telecommunication cut off, water supply interrupted in most areas and some portions of roads completely washed away. Two air strips in Savaii are damaged and transportation between Upolu, Savaii and Pago Pago islands has not resumed at this moment. Although damage assessment not completed yet, government declared state of emergency and requested international relief assistance. UNDP/UNDRO Resident Representative reported preliminary damage assessment as 3 persons missing, 25,000 people homeless, whole population of 170,000 affected, 3,000 houses damaged. Breadfruit, banana, and taro completely destroyed and 10 per cent of coconut damaged. |
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