A Tropical Cyclone Gale warning remains in force for whole of Fiji group as Tropical cyclone Mick lies 260km North-North West of Nadi or 340km West North West of Labasa, and 176km North-North West of Yasawa-i-rara at 2am today.
The warning is for Vanualevu, Taveuni, Vitilevu, Yasawa and Mamanuca, Lomaiviti group and nearby smaller islands.
Strong wind warning remains in force for Rotuma.
Director Rajendra Prasad has projected that the Tropical Cyclone Mick may pass between Viti Levu and Vanualevu on its current path later this afternoon.
He has called on people living in low lying areas to take precautions as heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding.
Strong winds and heavy rain continue for most parts of the Northern Division.
People in Taveuni are facing strong winds and occasional heavy rainfall from last night.
Taveuni Police station Special Police Constable, Maria Moapa said the weather is worsening in the Garden Island.
Similar reports have been received from Seaqaqa, Savusavu, Dreketi and other centres in the Northern Division.
As well as the Northern Division, areas in the Western Division have been receving heavy rainfall and strong winds since midnight. These areas include, Rakiraki, Tavua, Ba and Lautoka, however there have been no reports of flooding.
Villagers of Yasawa-i-rara say since midnight they have been receiving occasional heavy down pour which has been accompanied by strong winds.
Meanwhile strong winds are picking up in Savusavu and Taveuni.
Special Constable from the Taveuni Police Station, Pita Makaba said they are facing the full brunt of the situation.
Aaron from Savusavu said ships have been anchored near the bay area and people have prepared well ahead of the cyclone.
As a result of the strong winds currently being felt in Taveuni, the Works Ministry will be shutting down power supply in Waiyevo this hour.
Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said this has been done for safety reasons.
Once again if you have any concerns you can call the Works Ministry's Direct Call centre on 132 777.
The Patterson Brothers Shipping Company Limited has advised passengers that there would not be any shipping service between Vitilevu and Vanualevu tomorrow due to the cyclone warning.
Manager Northern, Lemeki Mateawa said they have decided not to provide service from Suva to Labasa and Labasa to Suva till further notice.
He said services will resume when the weather improves.
Passengers can contact their nearest Patterson Brothers office tomorrow for further information.
Police in the North said they are ready to assist people if they need any help tonight as the Weather Office has predicted that strong winds and heavy rain tonight due to Tropical Cyclone Mick.
Operations Officer, Inspector Ben said all their teams are on high alert.
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