French Polynesia bracing for major storms

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Updated February 4, 2010 10:16:05

French Polynesia is bracing what could be one of the worst storms in a decade, with tropical storm Oli strenghtening and heading for the main islands of Tahiti and Moorea.

Already schools have been closed, and it is anticipated that the airport may have to follow suit later today.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speaker: Caroline Lafargue, Radio Australia's reporter in Papeete

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