Cyclone season

Fiji Meteorological Service predicts at least two to three cyclones will pass through the Exclusive Economic Zone this season.

FBC News reports the Minister for Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau said one or two of these cyclones is expected to be above category three or more.

The cyclone season in Fiji runs from November through to April every year.

The Department of Agriculture is advising all farmers to take precautions before a Tropical Cyclone forms.

Farmers are being urged to cut off tree branches close to farm houses as they could cause damage.

Other precautionary measures include remove old farm houses that are not needed, reinforce the roofing of the farm house with nails or a rope and bar, and the windows of the farm house with iron roofing or timber.

The cyclone season in Vanuatu runs from November to April.

Farmers are being advised to pay attention to messages sent out by authorities in the event a cyclone develops.

The department said farmers can cut off tree branches close to farm houses, remove old farm houses that are not needed, reinforce the roofing with nails or a rope and bar the windows with iron roofing or timber.