FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 04/99 - FIJI (6 April)
Earlier this year, heavy rains and floods led to serious flooding in the western region of Viti Levu. The cost of damage was estimated at over US$2.34 million. In 1998, sugar production was severely affected by drought, which reduced output to 250 000 tonnes, compared to an around 450 000 tonnes in an average year. Following the La Niņa related drought FAO is processing an assistance project for the distribution of vegetable and cassava seeds.