Patchy rain was experienced over the west this past week with some modest accumulations reported. Isolated showers during the afternoon and evening were evident on several days, while Tuesday 14th saw widespread rain across Fiji. Accumulations in the excess of 20mm were reported in Penang and Monasavu while the total accumulation for Monasavu for the week was 45mm.
Generally fine and dry weather is expected over the coming week with no sign of any significant rain bearing weather systems affecting the west of Fiji at this time.
24 hour Rainfall Accumulations* (mm)
LOCATION | 8th October | 9th October | 10th October | 11th October | 12th October | 13th October | 14th October |
Penang Mill | NIL | NIL | NIL | 26 | NIL | TRC | TRC |
Vatukoula | N/R | U/S | U/S | U/S | N/R | U/S | N/R |
Ba | NIL | 1 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 4 |
Lautoka | NIL | NIL | TRC | NIL | NIL | NIL | 6 |
Nadi Airport | TRC | NIL | TRC | NIL | NIL | TRC | 6 |
Monasavu | 5 | 2 | NIL | 3 | 24 | 2 | 9 |
Nacocolevu | 1 | NIL | 2 | NIL | NIL | NIL | 4 |
Fijian Resort | N/R | TRC | NIL | NIL | NIL | N/R | N/R |
SOURCE: Fiji Meteorological Service
TRC – Rainfall Under 1mm | U/S – Raingauge Unserviceable | N/R – No Report
* – Unless otherwise indicated rainfall is for the 24 hour period ending at 9am on the dates shown.