Tropical Cyclone Evan in Fiji

Tropical Cyclone Evan hit Fiji at Category 4 strength on 17 December. It is reported to have been the largest storm Fiji has experienced in 20 years. No casualties have been reported, but widespread damage was caused by the powerful winds.

The rain and wind resulted in flash floods and caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving buildings damaged or destroyed and some power lines severed.

8000 people were forced to take shelter in the aftermath of the storm, due to damage to their homes.

Type of event
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Location of event
Fiji
Date of Charter Activation
2012-12-18
Time of Charter Activation
11:00
Time zone of Charter Activation
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Charter Requestor
UNITAR/UNOSAT on behalf of UNOCHA
Activation ID
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Project Management
UNOSAT
Value Adding
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