Weather
Listen for weather warnings
Wednesday 14 December 2016 | Published in Weather
COOK ISLANDS Meteorological Services is urging the public to listen out for and heed any weather warnings as we move deeper into the cyclone season.
Emergency exercise for cyclone season
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Weather
WITH THE tropical season approaching, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) has conducted a table-top exercise for key stakeholders to be prepared for any form of disaster.
Rain expected until tomorrow
Wednesday 20 July 2016 | Published in Weather
OCCASIONAL rain is expected to be felt in Rarotonga until tomorrow (Thursday).
Heavy rain disrupts internet service
Wednesday 20 July 2016 | Published in Weather
RAROTONGA’S internet services were interrupted for almost two hours on Monday night due to heavy rain affecting the O3b Satellite service.
Weather officers learn new skills
Wednesday 20 July 2016 | Published in Weather
THE PACIFIC Islands’ meteorological services will have a better chance in predicting more accurate climate or weather change patterns thanks to the government of Korea.
Wet weather expected to continue
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Weather
WHAT THE Cook Islands Meteorological Service has termed “occasional” rain is expected to continue on Rarotonga this week as a trough of low pressure lies over the Southern Cooks.
Dry season begins, but warnings remain
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Weather
The cyclone season might be officially over, but the Cook Islands Meteorological Service is still urging people to be on the watch for extreme weather events.
Weather office launches new website
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands Metrological Service has launched a revamped website in a bid to improve their communication with the public regarding weather issues.
Wet weather expected to persist
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The rain showers hitting Rarotonga could continue for a few days, the Cook Islands Meteorological Service says.
Downpour 'a blessing in disguise'
Tuesday 15 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Despite continuous and sometimes heavy downpours on Rarotonga yesterday, the Cook Islands Meteorological Service is worried rainfall recorded so far is still below the average mark.
Passing the buck on cyclone hazards
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Weather
Old and unsafe buildings and trees on Rarotonga could quickly be transformed into lethal weapons if a cyclone hits the island.
Cyclone possible, says Met Service head
Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Weather
A tropical disturbance located in the Southern Cook Islands could form into a tropical cyclone over the next 24 hours.
Winston stays away, but winds pack a punch
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Weather
THE Cook Islands Meteorological Service says unpredictable tropical cyclone Winston will not affect the Cook Islands directly, but rough seas and strong winds are already being experienced and are expected to continue.
Cyclone Winston not a threat here
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands may start feeling the effects of Tropical Cyclone Winston with some rough seas by Monday.
Cyclone Winstone watched cautiously
Friday 12 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands may face the brunt of Cyclone Winston by Thursday next week if the category two cyclone remains on its projected path.
Cook Islands waiting for rain
Thursday 11 February 2016 | Published in Weather
Everyone who has been dreading the heat of the past few days, and keeping a close eye on the clouds up on the mountains around Ikurangi, can expect rain showers in the next few days.
Blame it on El Niño
Wednesday 10 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Everyone’s talking about the heat. And those who are in the know say the current hot and sticky conditions in Rarotonga are most likely the result of how the El Niño weather pattern is currently affecting our part of the Pacific.
Cyclone Victor moves out of our area
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands is out of Tropical Cyclone Victor’s reach.
Looks like we dodged a cyclone
Monday 18 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Tropical Cyclone Victor remains slow moving in a projection path which is leading the category three storm away from the Cook Islands.
Tropical cyclone Victor moving away
Monday 18 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands seem to have escaped the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Victor which was formed from a tropical depression approaching the country this week.