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March 18

• 1997 - Cyclone Hina (pictured) reached Category 3 severe tropical cyclone strength after it damaged US$15.2 million in Tuvalu and Tonga.
• 2005 - Tropical Storm Hennie passed east of Mauritius, causing over 200 mm (7.9 in) of rain over the island.