Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
26 March, 2026, 10:42 am
Central - 26°C Rain
26 March, 2026, 10:42 am Central - 26°C Rain

Heavy rain warning remains in force for the Eastern and Western parts of Viti Levu

Heavy rain warning remains in force for the Eastern and Western parts of Viti Levu

By Shanil Singh
28/04/2020
Satellite image taken at 4pm 28/04/2020. Source: met.gov.fj

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Eastern and Western parts of Viti Levu which include Suva, Nausori, Pacific Harbour, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Tavua and Rakiraki, and Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti group, and Kadavu.

A heavy rain warning alert remains in force for the rest of Fiji.

A flash flood warning remains in force for low lying areas and areas adjacent to the Waimanu, Wainimala and Waidina rivers.

A flash flood alert is also in force for the low lying areas and small streams for the Central and Eastern Division which includes Navua to Naboutini along the Queens Highway and other low lying areas within the Central Division.

The remaining parts of Fiji can expect occasional showers and thunderstorms.

The Nadi Weather Office says that a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over the country and is likely to affect the country till the weekend.

Meanwhile, a number of roads in Naitasiri are closed to all traffic due to flooding.

The Fiji Roads Authority says the Waisomo Crossing, Vatulili Road, Navulokani Road and Savu Road are closed.

Buiduna Road in Nausori is also closed due to flooding while Koronivia Road is only accessible to 4WD vehicles.

FEATURE NEWS
Citizens called to sign petition 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 ...
17 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Meta and YouTube fined USD$3m after being found liable in social media addiction case
A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for contributing to a young woman’s social media addiction and mental health harm.The ...
21 minutes ago

Tabuya calls on Vuda residents to make submissions on proposed project
Minister for Environment, Lynda Tabuya acknowledges the concerns raised by members of the public regarding access to the Environmental Impact ...
1 hour ago

WATCH: fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan: 2 mothers and Dr Waisele to speak on importance of assisting children living with cancer
As we get ready for the Communications Fiji Ltd Foundation charity walk from Nausori to Suva at 8am Saturday, we will have the stories of two mothers ...
1 hour ago

Water tanks bring water relief for Vanuabalavu villagers
Prayers have been answered for villagers of Sawana in Vanuabalavu as they now have a more reliable access to water following the installation of new ...
3 hours ago

Two FCS nurses suspended for allegedly fraternising with inmates
Two nurses employed by the Fiji Corrections Service have been suspended with immediate effect for allegedly colluding with inmates.The Fiji ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
20 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
27 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
27 days ago

TOP