Fiji declares state of disaster as Cyclone Tomas hits
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At least 5,000 people have had leave their homes, and 50 properties have so far been destroyed.
Cyclone Tomas, a category four storm, is blowing at up to 170km/h (106 mph).
The eastern Lau group of islands is bearing the brunt of the storm, but the main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu have escaped the worst.
link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8569476.stm
Cyclone Tomas, a category four storm, is blowing at up to 170km/h (106 mph).
The eastern Lau group of islands is bearing the brunt of the storm, but the main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu have escaped the worst.
link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8569476.stm
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