Description of the crisis
Tropical Cyclone (TC) Lola, initially rated as a category five cyclone, made landfall on the eastern shores of Maewo and Pentecost Islands on the night of 25 October 2023 as a category four storm, with wind speeds reaching 205 kilometres per hour (kph). The impacts included high winds, heavy rainfalls, and flash flooding in low-lying areas, including riverbanks and coastal areas. TC Lola caused widespread damage, primarily affecting Pentecost, Maewo, Ambrym, and Malekula…
