Close to 200 farmers in the farming community of Nabitu in Sigatoka breathed a sigh of relief as heavy rain was experienced in Sigatoka yesterday and last night.
Lokia Advisory Councillor Abhay Sharma said farmers were overjoyed with the rain as it will bring relief to their crops.
Meanwhile the rain has also been greatly welcomed by the people of Ra who have been affected by the dry spell.
Provincial Administrator Joji Satakala said heavy rain was experienced last night to early this morning.
Satakala said the survey carried by the Health inspector around the Ra province has proven that their still have enough water.
Satakala add their top priority is to cart water to hospital and schools affected.
Meanwhile the Nadi Weather Office said more rain is forecasted for the Fiji group, with flash flooding of low lying areas likely, as a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain lies slow moving over the group.
For Navua, Suva, Nausori, Nadi, Lautoka and Ba periods of rain, heavy at times and a few squally thunderstorms is expected, with the same also in Labasa and Savusavu.
Story by: Watisoni Butabua and Ana Naisoro
Farmers happy with the rainfall
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