### [2020-04-8](/feed/2020/04/8/index.md)

##### Cyclone Harold
# Cyclone Harold hits Fiji. 

Despite being spared a direct hit from Tropical Cyclone Harold, the island of Fiji has suffered extensive damage from high winds, rain and a battering storm surge, officials said.


### Sources:

1. [UPI](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2020/04/07/Deadly-tropical-cyclone-bears-down-on-Fiji-islands/2261586297301/) [Image](https://cdnph.upi.com/sv/ph/og/i/2261586297301/2020/1/15862998846340/v1.5/Fiji-damaged-but-avoids-direct-hit-from-Tropical-Cyclone-Harold.jpg)

### Changes:

1. Cyclone Harold hits the island of Fiji.  _2020-04-08 09:05:04 (First version)_
1. Cyclone Harold hits Fiji.  _(Current version)_

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