Recent Natural Disasters

Cyclone Harold kills 7 and leaves 21 missing in Solomon Islands

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:42:00 +0000

April 6, 2020: Cyclone Harold has claimed lives of at least seven people and left 21 other missing across Solomon Islands, after a passenger ferry was washed away due to storm surge.

Cyclone Harold is currently a category five storm - the most severe. Also Cyclone Harold has become the strongest cyclone to affect Vanuatu since Cyclone Pam in 2015.

Cyclone Harold made landfall over Vanuatu's southwest coast of Espiritu Santo Island today. At 01:00 UTC, Cyclone Harold's centre was located inland over Espiritu Santo approximately 45 km west of Luganville (town of Vanuatu).

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department, Port Vila has issued red alert for Sanma, Penama and Malampa provinces following tropical cyclone Harold. Also yellow alert has been issued for Torba and Shefa provinces.

Cyclone Harold is expected to continue moving south-east over the sea and to pass close to Kandavu Island (south Fiji) on April 8, 2020 in the morning.

The Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS) has issued heavy rain alerts for the western half of Viti Levu, Kadavu, and the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands.

Flood in Fiji kills three

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:20:00 +0000

March 22, 2020: Flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has claimed lives of at least three people.

Hundreds of people were stranded in Nausori, Central Division, on the island of Viti Levu.

Damaging floods have been reported in Navua and capital Suva.

Heavy downpours also triggered mudslides at a quarry in Mau, Namosi.

The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a flood warning for the Rakiraki town river.

Tropical Cyclone Tino to affect Fiji and Tonga

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:35:00 +0000

January 14, 2020: A storm in the Pacific is expected to become a tropical cyclone 'Tino' by Wednesday or Thursday.

A tropical disturbance is located 1,670 km to the north-west of Fiji or 760 kilometres west-northwest of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu. The system is expected to intensify into Tropical Cyclone Tino on 15 January 2020.

Warnings are being issued in Fiji and Tonga with fears both islands are in line to be directly hit by a tropical cyclone.

The system is anticipated to enter Fijian waters on January 17, 2020.

Recent Natural Disasters in Fiji 2020

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:13:00 +0000

This list contains all major natural disasters in Fiji in 2020 with detail report.

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Tropical Cyclone Pola upgraded to category 3, bringing severe weather to Fiji and Tonga

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:23:00 +0000

February 27, 2019: Tropical Cyclone Pola has been upgraded to a severe category 3 system as it continues to move south southwest between Tonga and Fiji.

Tropical Cyclone Pola is currently a Category 3 severe tropical cyclone, based on the Fiji tropical scale, with winds equal to a Category 1 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean.

According to the Tonga Met Service, a storm force wind warning remains in force for Tele-Ki-Tonga and Tele-Ki-Tokelau and a gale warning remains in force for Ha'apai, Tongatapu and 'Eua.

Tropical Cyclone Pola is currently located 275km west northwest of Nuku'alofa, moving south-southwest at 20km/hr.

Cyclone Donna forms NE of Vanuatu, poses no threat to Fiji

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 May 2017 11:43:00 +0000

May 3, 2017: Pacific forecasters have named a Category 1 cyclone as Donna which formed this evening northeast of Vanuatu, Donna.

Fiji Meteorological Service senior forecaster Stephen Meke said the system was forecast to move over Vanuatu within the next two days.

" The cyclone will be possibly attaining Category 3 by tomorrow midday. It is expected to move over Vanuatu within the next 48 hours," Radio New Zealand reported quoting Fiji Meteorological Service senior forecaster Stephen Meke.

According to the Fiji Metereological Service, Cyclone Donna was located 890 km northwest of Nadi at 3pm today.

However, Fiji currently does not have a direct threat from this system.

Fiji tsunami prediction creates panic in Suva; just a rumour

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 11:18:00 +0000

There are rumours circulating about a tsunami threat in Fiji. People are panicked after the false news about the recent tsunami warning issued for Suva, the capital city of Fiji.

There is currently no signal for tsunami threat in Fiji. No major earthquakes have been recorded.

According to the special weather bulletin issued by Fiji Meteorological Service at 09:30 pm on 26th February 2016, a flood alert has been issued for the low lying areas at Rakiraki station of Rakiraki town.

Fiji has recently been devastated by Cyclone Winston. The death toll has risen to 42.

Currently, there is no any special warning issued for Suva. No flood alert or any other natural disasters alert has been issued for Suva. Not Tsunami Alert atleast!

Tropical Cyclone Winston prompts emergency in Fiji; 20 confirmed dead

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 04:22:00 +0000

An aerial view of Cyclone Winston damage in Fiji (NZDF/Facebook via Stuff)

A Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Winston has claimed lives of atleast 20 people in Fiji, making a record of the strongest landfalling tropical cyclone in the South Pacific archipelago.

Tropical Cyclone Winston made landfall along the north coast of Fiji's Viti Levu Saturday evening with packing estimated maximum sustained winds of 180 mph, the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) confirmed.

Atleast 10 people died in the Western Division, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) reported quoting National Disaster Management Office Director Akapusi Tuifagalele. Seven people died in Ra Province, three in Nadi, two on Ovalau Island, and one on Koro Island.

According to Fiji Red Cross Society, Koro Island has been hit hard by Tropical Cyclone Winston and needs immediate assistance.

The Fiji National University will be closed for the next two days. The government has declared a 30-day state of natural disaster (state of emergency) and a curfew.

Fiji issues flood warnings as Cyclone Winston intensifies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:53:00 +0000

Fiji Meteorological Service issued at 07:00 UTC Thursday 11 February 2016

Fiji Meteorological Service has issued flood warning for all low lying areas along Rakiraki river including Rakiraki town.

In a special weather bulletin issued at 09:30 pm Thursday, Met Service said that a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Winston was located about 730 km West-SouthWest of Rotuma and 650 km West-NorthWest of Nadi. The system is expected to bring heavy rainfall in the region.

A flood alert remains in effect in Wailotua station and areas adjacent to the downstream of Wainibuka river. Similarly, a heavy rain warning remains in force for Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Kadavu, Yasawa Islands and Mamanuca Islands.

Fiji named the Tropical Cyclone Winston after it formed today east of Vanuatu. Sustained winds at the centre of the low is expected to increase to 85km/h later today. It may upgrade to Category 2 cyclone in coming days but mayn't last too long as a cyclone.

Several roads flooded in Fiji

Several roads and bridges in the Western Division have been closed because of flooding triggered by heavy rain experienced over the past 24 hours.

Atleast 19 roads and bridges in Rakiraki, Tavua, Sigatoka and Ba are flooded, The Fiji Times Online reported quoting the National Emergency Operation Centre.

Most of the roads between Rakiraki and Nadi are also inundated and have been closed to all traffic.

Mysterious tremors in Kadavu, Fiji develop cracks

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 30 May 2015 08:56:00 +0000

Multiple mysterious tremors were experienced past week in the district of Nakasaleka and Rakiraki in Kadavu, Fiji.

Several cracks have been observed on walls of hall and some houses in Nakasaleka, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation has mentioned.

Powerful tremors were felt in Lomanikoro, Nakaunakoro, Nakoronawa and Nakaugaseleurces villages in the district of Nakasaleka.

A team is being sent to the villages that experienced the tremors to carry out a geological investigation.

The team will find out more information about the events such as the centre, the epicentre and the depths and that would help us find out the real causes of these tremors.

Natural Disasters In Fiji 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:54:00 +0000

This list contains all major natural disasters in Fiji in 2014 with detail report.

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Tropical Cyclone Ian prompts hurricane warning in Vava'u, Tonga

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:19:00 +0000

A hurricane warning has been issued for the Vava'u group in Tonga following tropical cyclone Ian, the Fua'amotu Tropical Cyclone Warning Center said in its latest update.

Tropical cyclone Ian updates issued at 4:30 Am Friday morning (January 10, 2014) has kept Ha'apai and Niuafo'ou under gale warning. A storm alert remains in force for the Ha'apai group. Similarly, a tropical cyclone alert remains in force for Tongatapu and 'Eua.

Severe tropical cyclone Ian, a category four storm was located 170 km South-SouthWest of Niuafo'Ou and 295 km NorthWest of Vava'U at 1:00 AM Friday morning.

Following current track, Tropical cyclone Ian is predicted to bring destructive storm force winds to the Vava'U group in the next 12-18 hours followed by a very destructive hurricane force winds in the next 18-24 hours.

The government of Tonga held an emergency meeting and is currently monitoring the cyclone. The Emergency Operation Centres have been activated.

Original post: Natural Disasters List January 9, 2014

Natural Disasters In Fiji 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:02:00 +0000

This list contains all major natural disasters in Fiji in 2012 with detail report.

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December 2012

December 18: Tropical cyclone Evan in Fiji
A State of natural disaster has been declared in the Northern and Western divisions of Fiji.

October 2012

October 20: Tropical cyclone warning issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service
Fiji is expected to experience one or two tropical cyclones this season.

September 12: Flash floods in Ba, Fiji
One killed in flash floods in Ba, Fiji.
September 6: Flash floods in Fiji
Heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in Viti Levu, Yasawa and the Mamanuca Group of Fiji.

August 2012

August 04: LPA to cause flooding in Fiji
A Low pressure Area (LPA) is expected to bring more rain and cause flash floods in Fiji.

July 2012

July 22: Flooding in Naji, Fiji
Two fisherman are reported to be missing in Beqa.

June 2012

June 13: Flooding In Nadi, Fiji- One killed
Heavy rainfall continues in Viti Levu, Kadavu, Southern Lau, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group affecting Nadi area.
June 7: Strong Earthquake In Fiji Islands
M 5.8 deep earthquake shakes Fiji region today at 22:01 local time. The quake's epicenter was149 km NW Nuku'alofa

April 2012

April 2: Landslide in Central Fiji
Power lines in Central Fiji reported to be destroyed by landslides

March 2012

March 30: Severe Flooding In Fiji Islands
Heavy rainfall caused bursting of river banks resulting in flash flood in Fiji Islands

January 2012

January 30: Heavy flooding and Landslide in Fiji
6 killed with more than 1,000 evacuated in Fiji

Natural Disasters In Fiji 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:01:00 +0000

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March 2013

March 6: Landslide along Nabouwalu to Dreketi highway, Fiji
A landslide along the Nabouwalu to Dreketi highway in Fiji closed road for several hours.

Recent Natural Disasters in Fiji

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:10:00 +0000

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