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18 April, 2026, 12:34 pm
Central - 25°C Rain
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18 April, 2026, 12:34 pm Central - 25°C Rain

Flood warning remains for Nadi, Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki
Heavy rain warning in force for the whole of Fiji

Flood warning remains for Nadi, Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki

Heavy rain warning in force for the whole of Fiji

By Navitalai Naivalurua
26/12/2024
Photo:Fiji Met

A flood warning remains for flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua), Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) and Nadi rivers, while a flash flood warning remains for all low-lying, flash flood-prone areas and small streams in Fiji.

The Nadi Weather Office says rainfall recorded for the last 24 hours ranges from 39mm to 227mm in the Western division.

Meanwhile, a flood alert remains for flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of all major rivers in the country.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji group.

The Weather Office says water levels at Ba FSC Station are 2.73 metres, which is below the warning level and decreasing.

The water level at Nakauvadra Town Centre Station is 2.04 metres, which is below the warning level and decreasing, and the water level at the Nadi Town Bridge Station is 1.63 metres, which is below the warning level and decreasing.

The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure lies slow-moving to the West of Fiji.

They say associated clouds and rain will affect the group from the West, gradually spreading to the rest of the country till Sunday.

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