The Colo Bridge in Seaqaqa is flooded, affecting people living in the Navudi, Navai, Vunivere and Rokosalate areas who use the bridge to access Labasa Town.
60-year-old Davendra Prasad informed fijivillage News that the bridge was under water around 7 this morning following heavy rain.
Meanwhile, a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Labasa and has now been expanded to include Wainikoro, Wailevu, Bucaisau, Nasekawa, and other southern low-lying coastal areas of Vanua Levu.
A Flash Flood Alert also remains active for eastern Viti Levu, from Navua to Nalawa in Ra, and across Vanua Levu.
The Nadi Weather Office has warned that flash flooding may be caused by isolated heavy rain. They added that an active trough of low pressure, associated with clouds, showers, and rain, will continue to affect the northern and eastern parts of the country until tomorrow.
The Weather Office says flooding is expected in drainages, small streams, low-water bridges, Irish crossings, roads and properties in low-lying areas.
A Heavy Rain Warning also remains in force for the northern and eastern parts of Fiji. Rain is expected to ease later today.
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