The Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu met with the Minster for Infrastructure and Transport, Pio Tikoduadua and the CEO of Water Authority, Opetaia Ravai to discuss the way forward as the dry weather situation continues in the country.

Seruiratu said the two ministries will now work together to deal with the issue.

Seruiratu added that as the Minister for Agriculture he is also looking into the effects of the dry season to livestock and crops.

According to the authorities, Fiji is expected to have normal rainfall from the end of January next year.