Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to tropical low as it moves away from Rarotonga

Tropical Cyclone Pita has been downgraded to a tropical low by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service. The system is weakening and moving east southeast of Rarotonga as of January 11. Warnings remain in place for the Southern Cook Islands, urging residents to stay vigilant. The weather office continues to monitor the situation for any changes. In Samoa, slightly improved weather conditions have been reported, but warnings and advisories for land and marine areas are still active due to a low-pressure trough.