Second tropical depression approaches Fiji

As predicted, a second tropical depression is approaching Fiji from the west near Vanuatu.

This new depression has intensified overnight and there is a moderate to high risk that this tropical depression will intensify into a tropical cyclone late today or tonight.

As it approaches Fiji, it will slow down and turn more southerly, and is expected to stay west of us without actually making landfall in Fiji.

Na Draki Weather said the system will stay close enough to Western Fiji to bring strong gusty winds later today and tonight to the West, including the Mamanucas, Yasawas and Western Viti Levu and nearby islands.

Flooding is expected.

Another weak low is forecast to move close to Fiji on Friday and will reinforce the rain and maintain occasional heavy falls through to Saturday.

There is no sign of any significant clearance of rain until the end of the weekend at the earliest.

The Nadi Weather Office said a strong wind warning remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca, Western Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands.

Elsewhere, moderate to fresh northerly winds, gusty at times.

Periods of rain, heavy at times and squally thunderstorms.

Meanwhile the first tropical depression remains to the West Southwest of Nadi today.

It is expected to move towards the South-West away from the group.

It is not expected to intensify into a Tropical Cyclone but the current weather conditions being experienced are from the first system.


Story by: Vijay Narayan and Ronal Deo