The Fiji Meteorological Services forecasts 50–100 mm of rainfall from Sigatoka to Penang and 100–150 mm in Dobuilevu and Vanua Levu in the coming month, with a warning sugarcane growers should prepare for variable rainfall and potential out-of-season tropical cyclones.
This is stated in the Fiji Sugarcane Climate Outlook released by Fiji Met.
Fiji Met states, during May 2025, there is a high (75%) chance of receiving at least 50-100mm of rainfall from Sigatoka to Penang, while there is a high chance of receiving at least 100-150mm of rainfall in Dobuilevu (Ra) and sugarcane growing areas across Vanua Levu.
During June 2025, there is a high (75%) chance of receiving at least 0-25mm of rainfall from Lomawai to Tagitagi, 25-50mm in Olosara, Cuva, Vatukoula and Tavua, while there is a high chance of receiving at least 50-100mm of rainfall in Rakiraki and sugarcane growing areas across Vanua Levu.
For July 2025, there is a high (75%) chance of receiving at least 0-25mm of rainfall from Olosara to Tagitagi, 25-50mm in Vatukoula, Tavua, Penang Seaqaqa, Waiqele, Labasa, Batinikama and Vunivutu, while there is a high chance of receiving at least 50-100mm of rainfall in Dobuilevu, Vunimoli and Wainikoro.
During June to August 2025 period, there is a high (75%) chance of receiving at least 100-200mm of rainfall from Olosara to Penanag, while there is a high chance of receiving at least 200-300mm of rainfall in Dobuilevu and sugarcane growing areas in Vanua Levu.
“While the 2024–25 tropical cyclone season is close to an end, necessary precautions should be taken at all times,” states Fiji Met.
“Out-of-season tropical cyclones cannot be ruled out based on past experiences.”
