Author(s):
Fred Hooper
The impact the El Niño weather pattern could have on Tongan farmers
Source(s):
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In this edition:
Most irrigation for Tongan food crops relies on rainwater, so with the El Niño weather pattern taking over in late 2023, farmers need to think differently about how they work.
Also, living near a large river in the Pacific has its upsides, but also its downsides, especially when there’s a cyclone which can cause flooding.
And one Niue resident recalls their memories of a huge cyclone that hit almost 20 years ago.
The weather and how it affects you is already part of your life, so let's keep talking about being prepared.
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