intensity. >> the u.n. said that there are unconfirmed reports that dozens of people have been killed in the northeast. >> i'm speaking with you today with a heart that is heavy. i do not really know what impact cyclone pam has left on vanuatu. >> thousands of people were evacuated to shelters, returning only to find their homes destroyed. the u.n. is deploying a rapid response team to aid relief operations and pacific neighbors are also on hand. >> there are destructive winds rains, flooding, landslides, sea surges and very rough seas. cyclone pam will impact on several islands. >> cyclone pam is forecast to pass north of new zealand next. vanuatu has born the brunt with teetering trees downed power lives and flooding, many areas