Flooding continues to be one of the leading causes of death during any cyclonic events – Usamate

17 people have drowned during an event of a natural disaster from 2017 and August 2021.

Minister for Meteorological Services Jone Usamate says in Fiji, flooding alone continues to be one of the leading causes of death during any cyclonic events.

He adds majority of these incidents involved people being swept away by strong currents while trying to cross flooded rivers, creeks and areas.

Usamate has reminded Fijians that they have the power to reduce these fatalities simply by following advisories issued by the relevant authorities.

He says additionally, the rainfall prediction for the duration of the cyclone season is above average rainfall meaning we should expect more rain in the next six months.