26/05/2026
Fiji Meteorological Service Scientific Officers Inoke Yauvoli and Orisi Naba are currently in the Philippines participating in the Hydrological Technician Course (HTC), strengthening technical knowledge and regional collaboration in hydrology and flood forecasting.
Following the completion of the six-week theoretical phase of the training, participants were given the opportunity to visit the Angat Dam in Bulacan Province, north of Metro Manila, before commencing the three-month on-the-job training phase.
Situated at an elevation of over 150 metres, Angat Dam plays a critical role in hydro power generation, water supply, and flood control for the densely populated capital region of the Philippines. The dam also operates its own flood forecasting division to monitor high water releases during severe weather events, helping protect downstream communities from flooding.
Participants were also exposed to the dam’s extensive hydrometric and warning network, including long-serving Japan Radio Corporation (JRC) equipment installed in the 1980s that continues to operate effectively today — highlighting both the technical capability and durability of the system.
The Fiji Meteorological Service remains committed to building technical capacity and strengthening regional partnerships to enhance weather, climate, and hydrological services for Fiji and the Pacific.
