Residents in the Central Eastern region are advised to prepare in advance for any potential water disruptions caused by the recent heavy rain and flooding.
This has been highlighted by the Water Authority of Fiji.
The WAF says Fijians should store enough water for at least 2 to 3 days when it is available and while they still have the time to do so.
They say heavy rainfall can negatively impact water supply systems and cause blockages at the water intakes, disrupting operations and leading to low reservoir levels.
The WAF further says that heavy rain also increases the level of turbidity.
They are actively monitoring the situation and will implement necessary precautions to ensure minimal impact on the residents where all communities in flood-prone zones may experience temporary water service interruptions.
Furthermore, while WAF teams will be attending to any faults that may occur as a result of blocked intakes, they will only be able to go out and conduct repair and restoration works once it is deemed safe to do so.
