Tropical Cyclone Raja was a severe tropical cyclone that hit the South Pacific in December 1986. It was first noted as a weak tropical disturbance northeast of Tokelau in mid-December. The system developed further as it moved southwest, and it was named on 23 December. Raja reached hurricane strength on 26 December, as it slowed and began to interact with what would become Severe Tropical Cyclone Sally. It affected the main islands of Fiji twice between 24 and 30 December, and caused extensive damage to crops, coastal installations and buildings.
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