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9 February, 2026, 5:29 am
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9 February, 2026, 5:29 am Central - 22°C Clouds

Princes Road in Sawani Naitasiri flooded and landslides along Sawani Road
Flooding in areas around Central Division

Princes Road in Sawani Naitasiri flooded and landslides along Sawani Road

Flooding in areas around Central Division

By Mansi Chand
26/10/2024
Photo: Sandeep Prakash

Princes Road in Sawani, Naitasiri is flooded after continuous rain since last night.

In an interview with fijivillage News, Sawani resident Sandeep Prakash says they have been experiencing heavy rain since 3 this morning, and the situation is getting worse.

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Photo: Sandeep Prakash

Prakash says the water level is increasing.

He says because of the heavy rain landslides have also occurred near the Sawani Police Post, damaging a few houses.

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Photo: Sandeep Prakash

The Fiji Roads Authority says only some sections along Sawani Road will be closed to traffic.

Other areas that are flooded include Kasanji Street in Vatuwaqa, Wailoku, Vesida street light, Sawani-Back Road, Lomaivuna, Vuniniudrovu and Waimanu River.

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Photo: Jnr Wakkameitagake

Meanwhile, the Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies over Fiji and is gradually moving eastwards, which is associated with clouds and showers.

They say the trough of low pressure is expected to affect the eastern parts of Fiji till later today.

They add localised heavy falls may lead to flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Drivers are being urged to drive carefully along Kings Road as there is flooding at the Vesida traffic light.

Stay with us for updates.

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