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26 March, 2026, 7:35 am
Central - 24°C Rain
26 March, 2026, 7:35 am Central - 24°C Rain

Flood warnings and alerts in place for parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu

Flood warnings and alerts in place for parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu

By Vijay Narayan
28/01/2021
[image: Fiji Met]

Please be prepared for heavy rain and flooding of low lying areas as a flood warning is now in force for low lying areas and small streams within the Northern Division and some parts of Viti Levu.

Areas that will be affected are Dreketilailai, Boubale and Urata crossings, Vunivau stretching towards Vunika flats, Nabouwalu to Kubulau, Dawara to Nabalebale Village along the Wailevu West Coast Road.

A flash flood alert remains in force for the rest of low lying areas in Vanua Levu and from Ba to Rakiraki in Viti Levu.

The water level in Dreketilailai is already at critical level and increasing.

Tropical Depression 05F is located about 740km far West of Nadi. It is currently slow moving but is expected to track North East then southeast towards Fiji in the next 48 hours.

Stay with us for updates.

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