THE cyclone season may be extended by a month this year despite improving weather conditions, according to Meteorological Services director Rajendra Prasad.
Mr Prasad's comment follows this week's heavy downpour which caused flooding of low-lying areas in eastern Viti Levu.
"We are not expecting a cyclone in the next five to six days but we never know, a cyclone is always possible," he said.
"The weather seems to be fine with a few afternoon and evening showers but there is no major rain activity.
"Wind flow is still very moist. Low-lying areas were flooded by the heavy downpour early this week.
"Cyclone season runs until April but it might be extended. We had predicted eight to 11 cyclones.
"We'll expect a few more before the season ends. In a way, El Nino is affecting us but it's not too dry."
Meanwhile, Water Authority spokesman Maika Nagalu said some villages in the Rewa Delta were without water after the flood damaged water pipes.
"Several villages in Toga Naqavoka were without water like Vunisei, Moana and Vatuyaba," he said. "The water main that runs besides the Irish-crossing leading to the villages was damaged by the flood on Monday.
"When water receded yesterday, our men managed to fix the pipe. Water supply should normalise by this afternoon (yesterday)."
He said water tanks placed at various locations in Rewa after Cyclone Mick had been removed.
Mr Nagalu said water tanks were still placed at core locations in Lami, Delainavesi and Veisari.
He called on the public to take heed of the Health Ministry advice to boil drinking water.