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Drought declared in parts of Tonga as El Niño intensifies

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2 0 Oct 09 03:00 UTC — 1 articles · 1 sources · importance 3.0 · tone -2.9 · shares 1 with viewedtone -2.9Oct 09 06:30 UTC — 2 articles · 2 sources · importance 4.0 · tone -2.9 (viewing)tone -2.9 Oct 09 03:00 Oct 09 09:15 UTC
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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 33m ago
3 distinct posts / 48h, matching Tonga 3
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6h ago 📢 The Tonga Meteorological Service has declared drought across all major islands that make up the kingdom, including Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha'apai and 'Eua. -4.0
6h ago Drought declared in parts of Tonga as El Niño intensifies The Tonga Meteorological Service has declared a drought across all major islands that make up the kingdom, including Tongatapu, Niuatoputa… -4.0
7h ago Drought declared in parts of Tonga as El Niño intensifies -4.0

Articles in Story

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T2 Drought declared in parts of Tonga as El Niño intensifies weather_drought rnz.co.nz parched, urgent, concerned
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T3 Drought Declared In Parts Of Tonga As El Niño Intensifies weather_drought scoop.co.nz parched, dire, alarming
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sadness