Vanua Levu

American

[vuh-noo-uh lev-oo] / vəˈnu ə ˈlɛv u /

noun

an island in the S Pacific, one of the Fiji Islands. 2,137 sq. mi. (5,535 sq. km).

Vanua Levu British

/ vɑːˈnuːə ˈlɛvuː /

noun

the second largest island of Fiji: mountainous. Area: 5535 sq km (2137 sq miles)

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Authorities said Monday that more than 10,000 people were sheltering at 300 evacuation centers after Cyclone Ana made landfall Sunday on the main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

From Washington Times

While the largest island of Viti Levu - where about three-quarters of Fijians live - was spared the worst, Vanua Levu and other small islands were in dire need of fresh water and shelter.

From Reuters

The eye of the storm moved through Vanua Levu from about 6 p.m.

From Washington Times

Cyclone Yasa was expected to hit the two main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu later Thursday or early Friday.

From Washington Times

Fiji opened evacuation centres, closed schools and urged businesses to close early as cyclone Tino barrelled towards Fiji’s second-largest island, Vanua Levu, on Friday.

From The Guardian

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