Fiji Cyclone
p. 34 · Read in the full issue
Suva Escapes Again, But Rain Damages Crops
FOR the second time within a few weeks, Suva missed a cyclone by the pro verbial whisker.
A warning that a hurricane was ap proaching from the north was issued on the evening of April 5; and a gale com menced 24 hours later. But the real storm swung away out to sea, and passed south of Suva. No damage was done.
Gales and torrential rains—frequent since January—have seriously affected the Fijian banana crop, however, and ow ing to floods it is anticipated that the sugar crop this year will be greatly re duced.