El Niño risks highlight urgent need for investment in renewable energy – Gounder
Fijians could face electricity supply challenges during the El Niño crisis, as there have been calls for more investment in renewable energy, water infrastructure and
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Nadi vendor urges Fijians to conserve water and report leakages amid dry weather
A Nadi vendor is urging Fijians to use water wisely amid the current dry weather and report water leakages to the relevant authorities so they can be fixed as soon as pos
Ellington, Rakiraki families seek action over decades of water shortages worsened by El Niño
Residents of Ellington Settlement in Rakiraki are calling for urgent action to address water shortages that they say have affected them for more than 30 years, as the riv
New borehole brings relief to Lekutu schools following week-long water shortage
Students and teachers at Lekutu Primary and Secondary Schools are expected to benefit from improved access to water for drinking, sanitation and other daily school activi
Prepare now before water supplies run out - NDRMO
As many communities in Fiji are already experiencing the impacts of El Niño, including reduced water availability and water shortages, the National Disaster Risk Manag
Children miss school due to water shortages as Education Ministry coordinates water deliveries
Following reports from the West that some parents are keeping their children home from school because they are unable to wash their uniforms or bathe, the Ministry of Edu
CWM Hospital to increase backup water storage following supply disruption
Following the water disruption at CWM Hospital yesterday, which left the hospital's backup tank dry, the hospital is working to increase the capacity of the backup tank a
Water shortages make Diwali preparations difficult for families in Tavua – Narayan
With Diwali just around the corner, Biren Narayan of Yaladro, Tavua, says the ongoing dry spell and water shortages are making it difficult for some families to prepare f
Dramasi community to be assessed for borehole as water supply concerns continue
Residents of Dramasi in Tavua will be assessed this week for a possible borehole to improve access to water, as the community continues to face difficulties without a per
4 families in Yalava, Tabia struggle to get water as calls for assistance go unanswered
Four families in Yalava, Tabia are struggling to access clean drinking water, with residents claiming their calls for assistance from the Water Authority of Fiji have gon
64-year-old Lautoka resident says people are not taking the current dry conditions seriously
A 64-year-old Lautoka resident is concerned that people are not taking the current dry conditions seriously, saying she has already dug a well to prepare for a possible p
Drought will set farming back two years – Singh
Fiji's farming sector will be set back by two years as the drought will continue until next year.This was highlighted by commercial farmer, Balbir Singh, who also has a M
Nadi and Lautoka residents urged to conserve water as dam levels decline - WAF
Residents in Nadi and Lautoka are being urged to conserve water as declining levels at Vaturu Dam put pressure on supplies during prolonged dry weather and El Niño con
El Niño effects continue to intensify in Lautoka as students and farmers suffer
The effects of El Niño continue to intensify, with Lautoka residents saying the water situation has worsened over the past four to five months, leaving some communitie
Emergency water supplies reach Cikobia despite rough seas
Emergency water assistance has reached families on Cikobia Island who are facing dry weather conditions, despite strong winds and rough seas disrupting water carting oper
Water shortage hits Viwa Island as district nurse raises concerns over children's health
Families on Viwa Island are struggling to find enough clean water for drinking and cooking, while a district nurse reports cases of skin infections, scabies and dia
Over 205,000 litres of water delivered to Northern communities as dry conditions persist
More than 205,000 litres of fresh water have been delivered to communities and a school in the Northern Division as authorities continue emergency water carting operation
Batiki Island rations remaining water as creeks dry up and cassava crops begin to wilt
Families in the four villages on Batiki Island continue to ration their limited water supplies despite earlier emergency deliveries, as creeks dry up and farmers begin to
Emergency water supply continues for Malolo Island communities facing dry conditions
Families on Malolo Island in the Western Division are receiving emergency water supplies, as dry conditions continue to affect communities and their access to water for d
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
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