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  "path": "/2026/04/07/severe-tropical-cyclone-vaianu-affecting-fiji-with-heavy-rain-and-flooding-forecast-to-move-toward-new-zealand/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-07T13:31:14.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Featured articles",
    "Tropical cyclones",
    "2025-26 south pacific cyclone season",
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  "textContent": "Tropical Cyclone Vaianu reached Category 3 intensity near Fiji on April 7, 2026, generating heavy rainfall exceeding 140 mm (5.5 inches), flooding in low-lying areas, and strong winds. Authorities have issued multiple warnings across Fiji, including for flooding and dangerous marine conditions. The system is tracking southeast toward New Zealand, where severe weather impacts are forecast later this week.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu affecting Fiji with heavy rain and flooding, forecast to move toward New Zealand"
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