 Several islands within the Solomon Islands reported extensive property and crop damage . Within Vanautu , Anne brought heavy rains , flooding , and a storm surge . These effects damaged houses , crops , and property , especially on Ureparapara islands and the Torres Islands . Extensive damage was reported in New Caledonia after it was exposed to a prolonged period of storm force winds , with the eastern and southern coasts particularly affected . On January 12 , the system produced the highest daily rainfall totals since 1951 in several areas . Two people were killed after they attempted to cross a flooded river , and about 80 others were injured by the cyclone . Due to the impact of this storm , the name Anne was retired . 
