VANUATU: Cyclone expected to bring heavy rains

Updated January 17, 2008 16:37:03

Authorities are warning residents to take precautions and move to higher ground as a tropical cyclone approaches Vanuatu. Tropical Cyclone Funa is expected to bring gale force winds and heavy rains and has raised the possibility of flash flooding. As Megan Flamer reports, neighbouring countries may be hit much worse after Funa passes through.

Presenter: Megan Flamer
Speakers: David Gibson, Forecaster with Vanuatu's national meteorological office; Donald Manses, Deputy director Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office; Rajendra Prasad, Director of Meteorology in Fiji