OCEANIA: The 2002 winter grain crop in Australia was sharply reduced by drought during the growing season and continuing dry conditions threaten the outcome of the 2003 summer coarse grain crop also. In Fiji, major damage has been inflicted on housing and crops by Cyclone "Ami" in January. An appeal for international assistance was launched by the Government. The Solomon Islands were affected by Cyclone "Zoe". Significant damage is reported to housing, infrastructure and crops. Relief assistance has been provided by the international community.
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