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Cyclones

Clean-up under way in New Zealand’s North Island in wake of Cyclone Vaianu

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Mr Christopher Luxon said people had prepared for the storm and the response had been much better than previous emergencies.
New Zealand's Prime Minister, Mr Christopher Luxon said people had prepared for the storm and the response had been much better than previous emergencies.

Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours

New Zealand braces for Cyclone Vaianu, flooding possible for Auckland

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warned the cyclone had the potential to be damaging and urged those in its path to prepare for impact.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warned the cyclone had the potential to be damaging and urged those in its path to prepare for impact.

Australian sky turns an apocalyptic blood red ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle

At the Shark Bay Caravan Park in Denham, the sky glowed bright red on March 27 and drew out curious residents to gaze at the dazzling display, according to a video shared by the park.
At the Shark Bay Caravan Park in Denham, the sky glowed bright red on March 27 and drew out curious residents to gaze at the dazzling display, according to a video shared by the park.

Australia LNG disruptions continue after storm Narelle, thousands without power

Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, on March 19, ahead of the expected arrival of Cyclone Narelle.
Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, on March 19, ahead of the expected arrival of Cyclone Narelle.

Narelle still disrupting Australia LNG as it weakens from tropical cyclone

Narelle hit Western Australia on March 26, affecting LNG plants run by Chevron and Woodside.
Narelle hit Western Australia on March 26, affecting LNG plants run by Chevron and Woodside.

Cyclone triggers outages at major Australian LNG plants

Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Narelle earlier on March 19.
Storm clouds gather over Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Narelle earlier on March 19.

Cyclone Koji downgraded to storm after crossing Australia’s north-east coast

22 villages in Aceh vanish after Cyclone Senyar, dozens remain isolated

14,899 people in 30 villages across Aceh remain isolated more than a month after Cyclone Senyar struck northern parts of Sumatra in late November.
14,899 people in 30 villages across Aceh remain isolated more than a month after Cyclone Senyar struck northern parts of Sumatra in late November.

Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists to aid cyclone recovery

Tourism is Sri Lanka’s second-largest foreign exchange earner with US$3.2 billion (S$4.12 billion) in revenues in 2025.
Tourism is Sri Lanka’s second-largest foreign exchange earner with US$3.2 billion (S$4.12 billion) in revenues in 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.