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More rain forecast for Fiji 

Saturday, February 27, 2010 

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Child hood ... Ella Clea Chand, 1, is covered up and wrapped in her mother's arms 
during the downpour in Suva on Thursday  

THE Weather Office has predicted rain for parts of the country and is requesting 
farmers to remain cautious of what they plant. 

Director of Meteorology Rajendra Prasad said there was a "moistening" flow over the 
group that was expected to bring in rain. 

While El Nino has kept the country dry in most of this year's wet season, Mr Prasad 
said he could not rule out the possibility of rain or even a tropical depression or 
cyclone in the coming weeks. 

The dry season starts in May and Mr Prasad said the country would continue to feel 
the effects of El Nino. 

For the western parts of the group, afternoon and evening showers should be 
expected. 

Over the past few weeks, the office has recorded rainfall in various parts of the 
country. 

However, Mr Prasad said that while it may be good for vegetation, it was not enough 
to fill dams or ensure a good flow of rivers. 

 

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The weather man said farmers should be cautious planting crops or vegetables that 
didn't require much water. 

Earlier this year, the office declared certain parts of Fiji to be under "meteorological 
drought", which meant they were consistently receiving below average rainfall.