Talebula Kate
9 February, 2021, 2:34 pm
Forecasted threat map for Tropical Depression TD09F at midday today, on February 9, 2021. Picture: SUPPLIED/FIJI MET
The chances of Tropical Depression 09F (TD09F) becoming a tropical cyclone has diminished due to unfavourable conditions for further development.
This is according to a release by the Fiji Meteorological Service at 1pm today.
However, damaging gale force winds with average speeds of up to 65km/hr with gusts up to 90km/hr is expected to prevail over Vanua Balavu, Mago, Tuvuca, Cicia, Nayau, Lakeba, Vanuavatu, Moce, Vatoa, Kabara, Fulaga, Oneata and Ono-i-Lau.
Winds of this strength can cause damages to weak structures and houses of very light materials, crops and vegetation.
John Mitchell
The Ratu Finau inside the
Fiji Museum.
Picture: fijimuseum.org.fj
PART 1
THOUSANDS of years before the arrival of the first group of explorers, traders and settlers to our shores, indigenous seafarers ruled one of the largest and untouched frontiers on earth – the Pacific Ocean.
These fearless sailors and sea-going warriors explored the marine world around them, traded food and goods and engaged in endless battles, many of which influenced the course of Pacific and Fijian history that we know today.
But amongst the many things that helped shape civilisation in Oceania was the capability of the mighty double-hulled drua, the finest sea-going vessels ever designed, built and driven by Pacific Islanders.
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Tropical Cyclone Yasa Tuesday 15/12/2020
The impacts felt from Yasa were large and wide. Many affected people had their access to essential things, like food and water, cut off.
Tremendous support shown for the Rotary Club of Peninsula Sunset’s disaster relief initiative for the North
Sunday 20/12/2020
The Rotary Club of Peninsula Sunset collected $800 cash and 35 bags of relief items during their disaster relief initiative collection at the ROC Market in Suva, and donations continue to pour in.
Community Service Director Prashant Anuraag says the support from the people of Fiji towards the initiative has been tremendous and they are thankful that people have shown their support to those who have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa.