Dr Simon McGree of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology highlighted the risk while presenting an El Niño-Southern Oscillation update at the 8th Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
14 Sep
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Inoke Rabonu
Fiji Meteorological Service director Misaele Funaki has confirmed that some remote islands have started requesting water supplies as water sources begin drying up amid a lack of rainfall.
11 Sep
Taveuni, Cikobia among areas already experiencing seriously dry conditions
10 Sep
Waisea Nasokia
He said satellite technology was being used for hydrological surveys and monitoring as part of ongoing water management efforts.
19 Jun
Mereleki Nai
The directive follows consultations with the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and comes as a Heavy Rain Warning and Strong Wind Warning remain in force nationwide.
16 Jun
The Ministry urged the public to be alert to signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
09 Feb
Mr Tubese recalled an incident last year when villagers sheltered overnight at a roadside bus stop during a tropical disturbance.
Sampras Anand