Weather
Half of June’s rain drops in 24 hours
Saturday 19 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga was hammered with heavy rain overnight Thursday, drenching the island with half the average rainfall for June in just 24 hours.
Rarotonga residents recover from floods
Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga residents began dealing with the effects of recent flooding on Thursday after torrential rains hammered down over the whole island this week.
Rarotonga drenched after downpour causes flooding
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Widespread flooding has been reported at residences and businesses around Rarotonga after intense rainfall this week, and the forecast is calling for a wet couple of months ahead.
Weather Office commemorates World Meteorological Day
Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari and his team joined 192 members of the World Meteorological Organisation in commemorating World Meteorological Day on Tuesday.
Tsunami warning downgraded to 'watch' for Cook Islands
Thursday 4 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands residents are advised to take precautions and move inland or to higher ground after tsunami threat issued by met service.
Heavy rain causes flash floods
Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather
The heavy downpour yesterday caused floods, disruptions to traffic and damage to roads in the Avatiu and Nikao areas. And the Cook Islands Met Service says Rarotonga could see more rainfall before the end of the week.
IN PICTURES: Rain, rain, and more rain in Rarotonga
Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Residents can expect more rain after this week's significant downpour.
Met Office: Rain ending soon, sunny days ahead
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Rainclouds are expected to move away from Rarotonga later today and there could be some sunshine, says the weather office.
Rain brings relief
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
A wet Thursday provided much needed rain to replenish Rarotonga’s water supplies, but it’s too early to declare the summer’s water shortage to be over.
Capturing rare weather phenomenon
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service yesterday managed to capture a rare weather phenomenon called radiation fog.
More rain needed to replenish local intakes
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Despite some heavy rain in Rarotonga in the last few days, water authority To Tatou Vai says more is still needed to meet demand.
Farmers urged to conserve water
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
Farmers and home gardeners are being urged by the government to conserve water during the ongoing dry spell.
Tropical disturbance no threat to Cook Islands
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The two tropical disturbances in the region will pose “no threat”, says the local weather office.
2021 could be the warmest year on record, Met Service says
Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
The Met Office says it will be at least eight months before Cook Islands will start experiencing cooler than average temperatures, which means more hot and dry weather as currently experienced in the Northern Group.
Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.
Tide prediction calendar for 2021 released
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands has received its 2021 tide prediction calendar.
In nasty weather it's better safe than sorry, official say
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Ports Authority has plans in place for any cyclone emergency.
Tropical Cyclone Zazu watched closely
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service continues to monitor Tropical Cyclone Zazu and keep the public informed through social media and radio platforms.
Met service keeping close watch on Cyclone Zazu
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga could feel some effects of Tropical Cyclone Zazu on Wednesday morning, according to Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Weather watch during cyclone season
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service will continue to distribute data to determine expected weather patterns during this cyclone season.
