Tongan weather service engaging with more people by incorporating traditional knowledge into forecasts

Source(s): Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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A project is helping people in Solomon Islands to take care of finances in case of natural disasters, particularly aimed at women in the community. 

Also, how the weather service in Tonga has been including traditional knowledge into forecasts and how that’s been received by the community.

And, Tuvalu has seen some extreme high tides recently, including in areas that don’t normally see flooding and coastal inundation.

The weather and how it affects you is already part of your life, so let's keep talking about being prepared.

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Country and region Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu
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