2018 in Samoa
Incumbents
Events
Global Precipitation Measurement satellite image of Gita near the Samoan islands on 9 February. Heavy rain bands with rainfall rates of 25 to 41 mm (1 to 1.6 in) per hour were identified near the islands.
- 8 to 9 February – Samoa was struck by the Cyclone Gita, and a state of disaster was declared for the nation on 10 February.[1]
Deaths
- 2 April – Tuiloma Pule Lameko, politician (b. 1934).[2]
References
- "Damage after Cylcone Gita". Samoa News. Radio New Zealand. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- "Member of Council of Deputies mourned". samoaobserver.ws. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
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