Three Tropical Cyclones Simultaneously Active in South Pacific

Cyclones Rae, Seru, and Alfred mark a rare occurrence during the region's peak storm season.

Three tropical cyclones—Rae, Seru, and Alfred—are currently active in the South Pacific, a relatively rare phenomenon last observed in January 2021.
Cyclone Rae formed near Fiji, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that caused localized damage, including harm to fruit trees.
Cyclone Alfred, originating in the Coral Sea, is forecasted to bring significant rainfall and potential flooding to Queensland, Australia, this weekend.
Cyclone Seru is tracking near Vanuatu but is expected to remain offshore, posing limited immediate threat to land.
Scientists suggest atmospheric fluctuations, including the Madden–Julian Oscillation, may have contributed to this heightened activity, though such events remain difficult to predict.