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Heavy rain warning and flood alert remains in force for parts of Fiji

Heavy rain warning and flood alert remains in force for parts of Fiji

A heavy rain warning is now in place for the whole of Fiji.

The Nadi Weather Office says that the Tropical Low was located at about 780km west of Nadi as of 6am today.

The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over the country.

A flood alert remains in force for low lying areas, small streams and areas adjacent to major rivers for Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni.

Localised heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding of low-lying areas.

The Nadi Weather Office also says that a strong wind warning is now in force for the land areas of Northern Vanua Levu, Western and Northern Viti Levu that includes Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Tailevu, Yasawa, Mamanuca and Lomaiviti Group and nearby smaller islands.

Stay with us for the latest on the weather.

Meanwhile, all roads in Rakiraki Town are currently closed to all to all traffic due to floodwaters.

The National Fire Authority has confirmed that the town area is closed off to all traffic.

Naqoro flats is also closed due to flood waters.

Flooding in Rakiraki Town as at 7:58am [Photos: Anil Mastapha]

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