12 January, 2026, 9:35 am Central - 26°C Rain

Flood warnings and alerts for Western Viti Levu as rivers burst their banks

Flood warnings and alerts for Western Viti Levu as rivers burst their banks

By Vijay Narayan
17/02/2023
[Image: Fiji Red Cross Society]

A flood warning is in force for low lying areas, small streams and flood prone areas within; Tuva in Sigatoka, Nadi, Vitogo at Vakabuli in Lautoka, Ba, Nasivi in Tavua, Yaqara, Penang and Rakiraki river.

A flood alert remains in force for low lying areas, small streams and flood prone areas within Sigatoka.

The Nadi Weather Office says most river levels have already reached the warning level from the continuous heavy rain and consequently caused the rivers to burst its banks.

A heavy rain warning remains in place for the whole of the Fiji Group.

An active trough of low pressure lies over the group. Associated cloud and rain is expected to affect the group till late Sunday.

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