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Cyclone Maila Devastates Papua New Guinea; 11 Dead, Aid Pledged

4/13/2026

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Tropical Cyclone Maila has caused severe devastation in Papua New Guinea, with at least 11 fatalities from floods and landslides.
Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea plans to visit Milne Bay province to assess the damage.
In Bougainville, critical infrastructure was destroyed, leading to school cancellations, disrupted food supply chains, and urgent calls for assistance.
Australia has pledged A$2.5 million in aid to support recovery efforts.

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Tropical Cyclone Maila has caused severe devastation in Papua New Guinea, with at least 11 fatalities from floods and landslides.
Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea plans to visit Milne Bay province to assess the damage.
In Bougainville, critical infrastructure was destroyed, leading to school cancellations, disrupted food supply chains, and urgent calls for assistance.
Australia has pledged A$2.5 million in aid to support recovery efforts.