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                   1 Dead, Widespread Damage in Tonga Cyclone

   by VOA News

   A powerful typhoon that ripped through the South Pacific island nation
   of Tonga has caused widespread damage and killed at least one person.
   Cyclone Ian hit Tonga's central islands early Saturday, with gusts of
   up to 287 kilometers per hour. Officials said damage caused by the
   category five storm was quite substantial.
   By Sunday, reports began to emerge of houses destroyed and trees
   flattened across the island chain. Authorities say the number of deaths
   could rise as more information comes in.
   Some information for this report was provided by AP and AFP.
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