The Turaga ni Yavusa of Natavacake in Nagado Village, Nadi, Peniona Senianitu, is urging all Fijians to take responsibility as the country braces for the impacts of El Niño.
Nagado Village is close to the Vaturu Dam, and the villagers are feeling the impact of El Niño.
Senianitu has called on people to be proactive in preparing for such climatic conditions and his key message to the community is to conserve water by practising responsible water use daily, as even though they live near the Vaturu Dam, the villagers are actively saving water.
He has also called for an end to bushfires, highlighting that unnecessary burning in the Western Division strains limited water resources and destroys natural habitats.
Senianitu says leaders must step up, with village headmen and traditional leaders taking the lead in educating their communities and leading by example.
He adds that everyone should act responsibly, save water and protect the environment.
