Solomon Islands 2 Cyclone Ului

satellite image of weakening cyclone ului south of solomon islands on 18 march

as category 5 cyclone, ului passed through southern solomon islands, causing severe damage on islands of rennell , guadalcanal bellona province. large swells produced storm washed away several homes along coastal areas. flooding reported on several islands; however, officials confirmed no fatalities resulted storm. maximum winds on affected islands reached 120 km/h (75 mph). on rennell island, initial reports stated @ least ten homes had been severely damaged or destroyed in several villages. light moderate damage sustained on makira , guadalcanal, @ least 2 homes sustaining damage. unconfirmed reports of large wave inundating several villages, washing away homes , overturning large boulders came east makira around 4:00 pm local time. village on western side of makira reportedly inundated 5 hours later. later damage assessments made on makira island confirmed @ least 13 homes destroyed , several more damaged. severe damage took place in woau village ten homes destroyed.