FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/02 - FIJI (28 March)
Heavy rains and flooding, particularly in the northwestern parts of Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, at the end of February, caused extensive damage to rural infrastructure and coastal sea walls. The rains also affected the agricultural sector. Some 15 000 tonnes of sugar cane are reported to be damaged, which represents about 5 per cent of the annual crop estimate. Serious damage was also incurred to cassava plantations and vegetables. About 2 000 rural families are considered affected by the disaster.