Sugar cane belt areas in Fiji will receive a high level of rain in the coming months, states Fiji Meteorological Service in its Fiji Sugarcane Rainfall Outlook for January to April 2025.
Fiji Met says the sugarcane growing areas have received less than 100mm of rainfall during the period of October to November 2024.
“With forecasts predicting significant rainfall between 250mm to 400mm from Sigatoka to Penang, farmers must ensure their drainage systems are clean to prevent waterlogging conditions,” states Fiji Met.
The Nadi weather office adds for January 2025, there is a high (75%) chance of receiving at least 250-300mm of rainfall from Olosara to Nadi, Lautoka, Tagitagi, Penang, Seaqaqa, Waiqele, Labasa, Batinikama, Wainikoro and Vunivutu, while there is high chance of receiving at least 300-400mm of rainfall in Vunimoli and the rest of the sugarcane belt areas in Viti Levu.
“During February to April 2025 period, there is a high (75%) chance of receiving at least 800- 1000mm of rainfall from Olosara to Penang and across sugarcane belt areas in Vanua Levu,”
“There is high chance of receiving at least 1000-1200mm of rainfall across remaining sugarcane belt areas in Viti Levu.”
Fiji Met states Fiji is currently in its tropical cyclone season, therefore any development of low-pressure systems, tropical disturbances and depression closer to our region can result in enhanced rainfall.
