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From: Jesse Ferrell (WeatherMatrix) (jesse{at}weathermatrix.net)
Date: Thu Jan 08 2004 - 09:02:34 EST
FULL STORY:
http://www.news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=20162004
QUOTES:
"THE worst cyclone in memory has flattened the capital of the tiny South
Pacific island state of Niue, killing a woman and seriously injuring
several people...
Tropical cyclone Heta, packing winds of almost 190mph, slammed into the
island of about 2100 people just east of the international dateline.
The island's only hospital had been damaged and communications were cut
when Niue's only satellite dish was damaged in the huge storm.
"She's described it as the worst cyclone in living memory. She said that
the main town, which is called Alofi, has been flattened," said ministry of
foreign affairs and trade spokesman Brad Tattersfield. "
ALSO:
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,3762-2980763,00.html
"They have told him the storm pounded the island with 50-metre waves that
washed inland. In some areas where houses once stood there is now only
coral. "
ALSO / PHOTOS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3378137.stm
"However, some officials say damage caused by Cyclone Heta was not as
widespread as previously believed. At least 12 houses have been flattened,
but hurricane-proof buildings are still standing, a New Zealand Foreign
Ministry spokesman said. Some 200 people are reported to be homeless. "
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