High Commission in French Polynesia to send cyclone relief to Tubuai

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Updated February 5, 2010 16:35:14

Tropical Cyclone Oli is forecast to make direct landfall on the Austral Islands later tonight. Ahead of the storm's arrival, Tubuai's 2,100 inhabitants have moved to higher ground in anticipation of what could be the worst storm in living memory. The French High Commission says it will move into the area after the storm passes, but for now locals are on their own.

Presenter: Helene Hofman
Speaker: Alain Gylphe, Tubuai Centre Car, Kayak and Bike Rental

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