Weather
February 'danger' month
Friday 29 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
We’re already two months into the 2017-2018 tropical cyclone season and no adverse weather conditions have affected the Cook Islands.
Wet season gets off to a rainy start
Thursday 2 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The wet season in Rarotonga got off to a perfect start this week and the local weather office expects the showers and rain to last for at least a couple more days.
Get set for more rain at weekend
Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Expect a wet weekend on Rarotonga, says the weather man.
Rain raises water pressure
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Rain at the weekend and on Tuesday has come as a relief to the Infrastructure Cook Islands water division which has recorded a rise in the water pressure in the northern side of the island.
Rain minor boost for water supply
Wednesday 27 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Weather
Water pressures around the island only received a minor boost following a heavy overnight rain early last week.
Windy and wet weather expected
Wednesday 24 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The weather office yesterday issued a strong wind warning for all southern Cooks waters.
Cyclone Ella not a worry, says local weatherman
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Another cyclone has formed in the Pacific region outside of the cyclone season which is from November to April.
Donna won't trouble us – weather office
Monday 8 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands will escape the brunt of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Donna which made landfall in Vanuatu yesterday, says the Met Office.
Weather puts dampener on BDO
Tuesday 18 April 2017 | Published in Weather
Saturday’s damp and unpredictable weather meant around 500 people fewer than last year attended this year’s Beach Day out on Saturday afternoon.
Met Office reckons rain will clear up
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Heavy rain in Rarotonga this week was caused by a weather system which has been “bothering” the country since last week, says Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari.
'Don't worry, be happy' is weatherman's advice
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
“Don’t worry, be happy.”
Thanks for calm cyclone season
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Published in Weather
Apart from a brief encounter with Tropical Cyclone Bart, Rarotonga has emerged from the cyclone season reasonably unscathed.
Hot and humid weather predicted to continue
Friday 31 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The extreme humid weather conditions experienced in Rarotonga and other parts of the Cook Islands is likely to remain in coming days.
Public learn all about clouds
Monday 27 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
People from all walks of life turned up to the open day at the Cook Islands Meteorological Service on Thursday.
Your chance to find out more about clouds, weather
Thursday 23 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service will today celebrate World Meteorological Day 2017 with an open day to the public at their Nikao office from 8am to 4pm.
Working to create a CI plan in case of disaster
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Weather
Emergency Management Cook Islands is happy with the initial results of a workshop last Friday in which government ministries began to work out their roles during national disasters. But EMCI director Charles Carlson says it is just the beginning. Carlson said the workshop should have taken place a long time ago. EMCI aims to strengthen Cook Islands resilience in the threat of disaster and climate change, in doing so, achieving sustainable livelihoods. Carlson said EMCI faced the problem that ministries weren’t sure of their role in the event of a disaster. “They would just pass the buck, throw their hands up and say that’s not our responsibility,” said Carlson.
Abundance of rain keeps water works busy
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Weather
Thanks to the abundance of rain this summer, the water intakes on Rarotonga have been full for a lengthy time compared to previous years.
Weather is still volatile
Wednesday 22 February 2017 | Published in Weather
Cook Islands residents were warned to be on the alert and stay prepared as a tropical depression to the west of Rarotonga began moving southeast yesterday.
Tropical disturbance brings wind
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Weather
The strong winds which blasted Rarotonga yesterday were caused by a tropical disturbance located west of the island.
Sirens will sound for Pacific tsunami drill
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands will join over 40 other countries around the Pacific Rim as a participant in a mock tsunami scenario tomorrow.
