As Fijians are celebrating Diwali, they are also preparing for Tropical Cyclone Mal that is expected to track towards the Fiji group from today.
Nabitu, Sigatoka resident, Abhay Sharma says there is little excitement for Diwali as they are on alert right now.
He says everyone is indoors due to rainy conditions.
Sharma says they will be putting up shutters today and have stored water.
Nawaka, Nadi resident, Anit Ram says he has already cut tall branches around his property.
He says they have also charged their phones, have spare batteries and stored water as well.
Ram adds they will be putting up shutters before they go to work today.
Meanwhile, the centre of Cyclone Mal is located about 655 kilometres West-Northwest of Rotuma and about 945 kilometres Northwest of Yasawa-I-Rara.
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