A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji group while a flash flood warning remains in force for all flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.
A flood warning remains in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Waimanu River while a flood alert remains in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Wainimala, Waidina, Wainibuka and Ba river.
The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies over the group associated with clouds and rain and is expected to affect the group for the next few days.
They say water level at Nadi Bridge is above warning level and increasing, water level at Ba Fiji Sugar Corporation is above alert level and increasing while water level at Nadi Back Road Station was above warning level and decreasing.
Expect poor visibility on the roads, flooding of roads and settlements (formal and informal) in low lying areas and floodplains.
You can also expect significant disruption to traffic flow and transport route due to roads being flooded or closed.
The Nadi Weather Office says we can also have river and flash flooding of river catchments, leading to localised damage to infrastructure, agricultural farms and settlements near streams and riverbanks.
Stay with us for updates.
The Fiji Roads Authority says they are working with the Ministry of Waterways, Rewa Provincial Council, Nausori Town Council to find an alternate way to commute.
They say they have found a way to clear the water but there is still some water on the bridge which they are trying to clear.
People are advised to take necessary precautions during this time and avoid crossing flood-prone areas.
Meanwhile, FRA has confirmed the landslide at Dilkusha has been cleared while people travelling on that bend are being urged to be cautious as it is prone to landslide due to serious condition.
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Several roads in the Western Division remain closed due to flooding while the Kings and Queens Highway are open to all traffic.
These include Abaca Road 1st and Ford Crossings, Buabua Road 1st and 2nd Concrete Crossing, Navula Concrete Crossing, Saru Back Road Concrete Crossing, Vaivai Road 1st, 2nd and 3rd Concrete Crossing, Vakabuli Indian School Road 1st Concrete Crossing and Vuda Back Road 1st Crossing in Lautoka are under water and closed while Drasa Dam Road Concrete Crossing is only accessible in a 4x4 vehicle.
In Nadi, Arolevu Road Concrete Crossing, Chuni Lal Concrete Crossing, Mate Road Concrete Crossing, Namulomulo Concrete Crossing, Nasau Road 1st Concrete Crossing, Navilawa Road 3rd Concrete Crossing, Savalau Road 3rd Concrete Crossing and Vatutu Road 2nd Culvert Crossing are underwater and closed while Nasau Road 1st Concrete Crossing is closed due to damage.
In Ba, Koroboya Road 1st Crossing, Etatoko Bridge, Matawalu 1st Crossing are open to 4x4 vehicles only while Babriban 1st Crossing, Varadoli Cemetery Crossing, Marinitawa 1st Crossing, Nacilau 1st Crossing, Navala Village Crossing, Yaloku Crossing and Nacace Crossing are closed due to flooding.
Lubulubu Road 1st Crossing, Dramasi 1st Crossing, Matacawa Road 1st Crossing, Mataniwai Flat and Crossing, Vitivanua Crossing on Naseyani Road, Nasomo Road Village Crossing, Qalela Road 1st Crossing and Yaladro Flat are closed.
Katudrau Road, Namunamu Road 1st Crossing, Drana Crossing on Korotale Valley Road, Mead Road Concrete Crossing, Pruan Singh Road Concrete Crossing, Nacovu Crossing on Vatukacevaceva Road, Burenitu Road, Nauria Crossing, Nararavau Road Forward Crossing, Vunikavika Crossing, Vitiri Road, Dreketi Crossing, Nailawa Crossing on Barotu Road and Nausori Road Concrete Bypass crossing are closed.
In Sigatoka, Bukuya Concrete Crossing, Kavanagasau Concrete Crossing and Cross Culvert, Valley Road Concrete Crossing and Yalasa Concrete Crossing are under water and closed.
Stay with us for updates.
Flood waters in Ba Town are receding.
The water level at the Ba Fiji Sugar Corporation Station that was above alert level is decreasing.
Ba Town Council has confirmed to fijivillage News that it is not raining heavily and there is no major flooding in other areas in Ba however people are preparing themselves for the worst.
They are urging people to take heed of all warnings and advisories.
Stay with us for updates.
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