Fiji

Tropical Cyclone Evan damages Samoa, heading for Fiji

Submitted by takver on Sat, 15/12/2012 - 5:13pm

The tropical paradise of Samoa in the South Pacific has been lashed with gale force winds, flash flooding from torrential rain and a 3 metre storm surge from Category 2 tropical cyclone Evan on Thursday and Friday. After two days the tropical cyclone is now moving west and intensifying to a Catergory 4 storm as it heads in the direction of Fiji. Wallis and Fortuna Islands lie directly in the storm path and northern atolls of Tonga may also be affected to some degree.

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climate change
Fiji
South Pacific
Samoa
Tropical cyclone

Heavy rain and flooding in Fiji tests climate disaster preparedness

Submitted by takver on Sat, 04/02/2012 - 8:31pm

Fiji is experiencing heavy rain and major flooding with a 15-day state of emergency being declared in Fiji’s west coast areas. At least 8 people have died in the Fiji January-February 2012 floods with up to 51 reported cases of water-related diseases, thousands in evacuation centres and $30million in damages reported so far.

Related Images: Flood Relief 2012 in Fiji

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Global/International
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climate change
Floods
climate adaption
Fiji