Category 5 Cyclone Maila batters Solomon Islands and threatens Papua New Guinea

Solomon IslandsPapua New Guinea

First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 1:46 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 1, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Cyclone Maila has strengthened to Category 5, is affecting the Solomon Islands and threatens Papua New Guinea. The report does not provide casualty or damage figures.

SO WHAT?

The storm poses a potentially severe threat to communities, infrastructure and essential services across the islands.

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Reports behind this event

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pina.com.fjen

Cyclone Maila strengthens to Category 5, batters Solomon Islands and threatens PNG

Sep 1, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC