Tropical Cyclone Maila kills 11 in Papua New Guinea, triggers floods and landslides

Tropical Cyclone Maila has killed at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea, with the storm system triggering severe flooding and landslides across affected communities. The Australian government has pledged $2.5 million in humanitarian relief to support PNG's disaster response. The storm underscores the vulnerability of Pacific island nations to extreme weather intensified by climate patterns, and demonstrates regional cooperation mechanisms during environmental crises. Recovery efforts are ongoing in the affected areas.