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Southern Cook Islands

Southern group of islands in the Cook Islands

Earth & Nature · 19 Oct 2026Cyclone Wati leaves Aitutaki harbour causeway underwater

Tropical Cyclone Wati has partially destroyed Aitutaki's main port, leaving the newly upgraded Arutanga Harbour and Marina causeway underwater as the Category 2 storm moves through the Southern Cook Islands. No injuries had been reported by Monday afternoon.