Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
18 April, 2026, 2:10 pm
Central - 25°C Rain
IN DEPTH
18 April, 2026, 2:10 pm Central - 25°C Rain

Flash Flood Warning for all low-lying areas of Western and interior of Viti Levu, Heavy Rain Alert for the rest of Fiji
Flood water level recedes in Ba but expected to rise later

Flash Flood Warning for all low-lying areas of Western and interior of Viti Levu, Heavy Rain Alert for the rest of Fiji

Flood water level recedes in Ba but expected to rise later

By Rashika Kumar
24/12/2024
Source : Fiji Meteorological Service

A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for all low-lying flood prone areas of Western and interior of Viti Levu, including Momi to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba through Tavua, Rakiraki, interior Ra and Tailevu North.

A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for all low-lying flood prone areas of Vanua Levu and is now in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi River in Tavua and Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki.

A Strong Wind Warning is now in force for the coastal land areas of the Western and Northern parts of Viti Levu including Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba through Tavua to Rakiraki, the interior of Ba, Ra, Nadroga/Navosa, Serua/Namosi, Naitasiri provinces and Tailevu North, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Vatulele and Kadavu.

The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the group, which is associated with clouds and rain.

draft

The rainy conditions will continue until Saturday and are expected to ease in the weekend.

Meanwhile, flood water levels in Elevuka Creek in Ba Town is receding but it could rise as it continues to rain in the interior of Ba.

Ba Town Council Acting CEO Vinal Prasad says water in the creek, which is very close to the town, was rising earlier today.

The Ba Town Council says with heavy rain affecting the town, people should avoid getting near flooded areas.

They are asking people to take all the necessary precautions and stay safe.

FEATURE NEWS
Vakarisi dead, 3 released and evidence of unauthorized weapons outside RFMF's inventory - Commander
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custody, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 Republic of Fiji Military Forces pers...
38 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
From struggle to success , young woman graduates against all odds
Despite her struggles and medical condition, 22-year-old Sakshi Simran Raj successfully completed her studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts ...
1 hour ago

Food and essential aid delivered to more than 250 families in Yasawa
More than 250 families across affected communities in the Yasawa Group have received much-needed assistance, with the distribution of food ration ...
2 hours ago

Inspired by her father’s love for language, Priyashel Kumar graduates with Bachelor of Arts from UniFiji
Inspired by her father’s strong interest in language, Priyashel Kumar has graduated from the University of Fiji with a Bachelor of Arts degree, ...
2 hours ago

Freight costs expected to rise putting pressure on prices of goods across Fiji
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission advises people and businesses that freight rates are expected to rise, placing upward pressure on the ...
3 hours ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” to commercial ships during the remainder of the ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
2 days ago

TC Vaianu Coverage
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is urging the public to remain alert, prepared, and watch out for one another as Tropical Cyclone ...
9 days ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
9 days ago

TOP