26 Ura Estate workers sent home as dry weather threatens water supply
The people of Taveuni are feeling the impact of the prolonged dry weather conditions affecting the country, with Ura Estate Manager Waisea Railumu warning that they could
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Vegetable supply could be affected if dry spell continues – Amin
Vegetable supply could be affected if the current dry spell associated with the El Niño continues.While expressing his views on the impacts of El Nino, Ba Chamber of C
Water carting underway on Yanuca Island as dry conditions cause shortages
Water carting operations are underway for communities on Yanuca Island in Serua as ongoing dry conditions continue to cause water shortages.The Ministry of Rural and Mari
Vuna villagers call for action on long-running water problems
Families in Vuna, Taveuni are carefully rationing the little water they have for cooking, washing and other daily needs as residents continue to wait for a reliable water
Emergency water supply deployed to Malau and Cikobia
Emergency water supplies are being transported to Malau, Vanua Levu, and Cikobia as communities continue to face dry conditions and water shortages.A vessel has departed
Nawajikuma families face repeated flooding, call for better drainage and river protection
Families in Nawajikuma Settlement in Nadi continue to face flooding caused by poor drainage, rising river levels and soil erosion, with residents having to move to an eva
Hygiene supplies donated to Batiki school amid water shortage
Students and teachers at Batiki District School have received hygiene supplies from Fiji Chemicals Limited as prolonged dry conditions continue to affect water supp
Be prepared for effects from the Super El Nino until 2027, food insecurity a major concern
Be prepared as US forecasters say this year the planet could see the strongest El Niño event on record, and the United Nations World Food Programme estimates that El N
Emergency drinking water delivered to Cikobia District School as tanks reach critically low levels
Emergency drinking water has been delivered to Cikobia District School after severe dry weather linked to ongoing El Niño conditions left the island’s main rain
Emergency water supplies delivered to Yasawa communities as dry conditions continue
Emergency water supplies are being delivered to villages, schools and a nursing station in the Yasawa Islands as communities continue to face dry conditions and water sho
Monasavu water level remains above safe operating level, EFL prepares for dry spell
The current water level at Monasavu Dam remains above the safe operating level, however with the possibility of an extended dry period, Energy Fiji Limited is conserving
We desperately need water : Nacula resident calls for urgent Government assistance
A 58-year-old Nacula Village resident is calling for urgent water assistance as families, schools and essential services in parts of Yasawa continue to struggle with wate
Seaqaqa community need urgent water assistance as resident pleads for borehole
For families in Salove, Seaqaqa, access to water has become an ongoing struggle, with resident Satendra Nath pleading with the Government to reconsider their application
Taveuni resident alleges WAF officer questioned him over speaking to media
A Taveuni resident who previously raised concerns about water delivery charges and delays, says he was confronted by a Water Authority of Fiji staff member and questioned
Water, fire, farming and health risks highlighted as Fiji prepares for El Niño
Water shortages, increased fire risks, pressure on farms and health concerns are among the key issues Fijians are being urged to prepare for as El Niño conditions deve
Ro Filipe urges Fijians to invest in water conservation measures as prolonged dry weather persists
As more people begin to feel the impacts of the dry spell, Minister for Public Works and Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau is urging all Fijians to invest in
Emergency water supplied to support 222 families on Vatulele
Emergency water supplies have been deployed to Vatulele Island to support 981 people across 222 families in Ekubu, Taunovo, Lomanikaya and Boulawaqa villages affected by
Seaqaqa farmer fears cattle losses as dry conditions worsen
A Seaqaqa farmer fears cattle could begin dying if dry conditions continue for another month, as pasture dries up and water levels in rivers used by farmers continue to f
Dry weather forces overnight water restrictions in parts of Lautoka
Families in parts of Lautoka may experience low water pressure or temporary water cuts overnight as prolonged dry weather continues to reduce water flows into the Saru wa
Rakiraki farmers lose livestock as water shortage worsens
Farmers in Rakiraki are losing livestock and seeing their crops badly affected as the ongoing effects of El Niño and a lack of water continue to take a toll on their f
Water supply arrives in drought-affected Batiki Island today
An emergency water operation is underway to assist communities on Batiki Island affected by water shortages while support for water supply operations for affected mari