Heavy Rain Warning in force for all of Fiji as TC Urmil expected to pass southeast tonight

Heavy Rain Warning in force for all of Fiji as TC Urmil expected to pass southeast tonight
A Heavy Rain Warning is in force for all of Fiji, while a Flash Flood Alert is in effect for the Western Division from Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki.

A Strong Wind Warning remains in force for land areas of the Western Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau, Lomaiviti, Macuata, Bua and nearby smaller islands.

The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure with cloud and rain remains slow-moving over Fiji.

Meanwhile, Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil lies over Vanuatu and is expected to move southeast, passing southwest of Fiji tonight.

The Weather Office says this system is expected to direct strong northwesterly winds with rain over the country.

Occasional to periods of rain, heavy at times with a few thunderstorms and localized heavy falls, may lead to flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Possible impacts include flash flooding of flood-prone settlements and communities, businesses, and river crossings, which may cause traffic disruptions.

Surface flooding may occur on streets in urban areas with poor drainage, and wet roads with reduced visibility during heavy downpours that increase the risk of road accidents.

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