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20 August 2026

Snowfall in West Papua, while severe drought hits other parts of New Guinea

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Snowfall in West Papua, while severe drought hits other parts of New Guinea

Extreme weather patterns continue to hit the Pacific region with some of the highest parts of New Guinea experiencing snow this week.

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