The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazard Department (VMGD) is appealing to the public to prepare for the season.
Possible impacts coupled with current forecast for weak La Niña event can have adverse impacts (extreme rainfall periods and strong winds), on the livelihood of the public.
The 2016-17 South Pacific tropical cyclone season (November to April) was the least active since 2011-12, and one of the quietest on record with only four cyclones occurring east of 160°E. Vanuatu experienced 2 tropical cyclones in the past season, TC Donna in May and TC Cook in April.
