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Cyclone Tomas was lashing northern islands in Fiji last night with winds of up to 230 km/h, causing major damage in many areas. Photo / Supplied 'Few' deaths, 18,000 evacuated as Tomas smashes Fiji Photos Video

Over 18,000 Fijians are in evacuation centres as Cyclone Tomas continues to slam its islands with rain and high winds. Officials say there have been more deaths. More

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