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Tropical depression brings gale-force winds and heavy swells

Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

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Tropical depression brings gale-force winds and heavy swells
The Taio Shipping vessel MV Grinna II took a bruising yesterday afternoon during the high seas in Avatiu harbour. MELINA ETCHES/22011619

Yesterday’s strong winds and high seas caused by a tropical depression near Mauke caught residents of Rarotonga and other southern group islands by surprise and the Met Office says more damaging winds and rain are expected this week.

Yesterday’s strong winds and high seas caused by a tropical depression near Mauke caught residents of Rarotonga and other southern group islands by surprise and the Met Office says more damaging winds and rain are expected this week.


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