The Suva City Council is working to ensure that blocked drains around the capital city are all cleared to prevent flash flooding.
The Council says three health teams are on the ground monitoring and clearing drains along flood-prone areas such as Nasese, Laucala Bay and parts of Suva City.
Blocked drains have caused flooding along Milverton Road, Laucala Bay Road and parts of Grantham Road after the continuous heavy rain this morning causing damage to some vehicles.
The Council has requested the public to notify them if any drains are blocked.
Still on flooding,
Police officers are visiting areas that are experiencing flooding as well as areas prone to flash flooding in the Southern and Eastern Division to speak to community members on the need to stay clear of the areas as well as ensuring children do not swim in the flooded areas.
Chief of Operations ACP Rusiate Tudravu says officers have visited Qauia and surrounding areas and are monitoring the main highways.
Police are also receiving reports of accidents and are again urging motorists to take necessary safety precautions.
Korociriciri Road in Nausori is flooded.
A resident has told us that none of the houses are affected and the flooding is due to blocked drains after continuous heavy rain.
Four houses in River Road settlement in Narere are flooded.
The water level is continuing to rise in the area.
The Valelevu roundabout is also flooded due to block drainage.
People in smaller vehicles are advised to take necessary precautions as the Nasinu Town Council is looking into the issue.
Nasinu Town Council CEO, Lute Berends also says they have sent their engineers to look into the areas that are flooded.
The Nadi Weather Office has confirmed that a trough of low pressure with associated cloud, rain and thunderstorms is expected to affect the group till Friday.
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