A farm support drive in Fiji has received a strong response from farmers in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.

As Tropical Cyclone Vaianu approaches, an explainer details what tropical cyclones are and the meaning behind their various categories. The information aims to help the public understand the potential impact and severity of such weather events.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is set to intensify, prompting gale warnings for Fiji waters and posing a high risk of flooding across the islands.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu has intensified to a Category 2 storm and is currently tracking west-northwest of the Yasawa and Mamanuca island groups. Residents in the Fiji region are advised to monitor official updates.

The Fiji government has initiated a farm recovery program to assist agricultural sectors affected by Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu (also referred to as Vainu) continues to intensify, leading to school closures across Fiji and prompting close monitoring for its potential threat of heavy rain and strong winds to New Zealand's North Island, where locals are now bracing for its arrival.

The Fiji Meteorological Service announced that Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is not expected to have a direct impact on the country.

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, now a Category 3 storm with winds exceeding 150km/h, is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, where forecasters warn it could bring life-threatening winds and heavy rain to the North Island.

Northland, New Zealand, is under an orange heavy rain warning, while MetService is also tracking tropical cyclones in the South Pacific, including Vaianu. Additionally, Tropical Cyclone Maila is now posing an increasing threat to Queensland, Australia, this weekend.