At least 794 dead, more than 2,500 missing after Nepal flash floods
At least 794 people have died and more than 2,500 remain missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal.Nepal Police says 794 bodies had been recovered as of yesterd
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389 reported dead as search continues for missing after floods hit Nepal
At least 389 people have died and more than 900 are missing after devastating flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday.Rescue teams are searching for survivors after
More than 150 killed, hundreds missing after devastating Nepal floods
More than 150 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a massive flash flood and mudslide struck Nepal.According to Nepal’s tourist board, those m
Flooding outside MHCC continues to disrupt commuters, authorities to work on permanent solution – Boseiwaqa
Persistent flooding outside MHCC in Suva continues to cause problems for pedestrians and commuters, particularly people trying to hail taxis during heavy rain.The area ha
Floodwaters cut off Naqali Bridge access, leaving people stranded
Vehicles and families have been forced to turn back as floodwaters have covered Naqali Bridge in Naitasiri, leaving people stranded on both ends of the bridge. The bridge
Heavy rain alert remains in force for Fiji
Expect heavy rain and possible flash flooding today as a heavy rain alert remains in force for Fiji.The Nadi Meteorological Office says a trough of low pressure is affect
Rubbish dumping continues to worsen flooding at Votualevu Roundabout
Poor waste disposal and neglect are contributing to the ongoing issues at the Votualevu Roundabout in Nadi.The Fiji Roads Authority says flooding at the Votualevu Roundab
Heavy Rain Alert for Fiji Group, Vunaniu Flats in Serua flooded
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the entire Fiji Group.The Nadi Weather Office says a weak trough of low pressure with associated cloud, showers, and rain is ex
11 families affected by flood in Central Division receive Government food assistance
Eleven families in the Central Division affected by the recent flooding have received food ration assistance as part of the Government’s immediate relief efforts,
Sigatoka farmers suffer heavy losses
Farmers in Sigatoka are facing heavy losses after Tropical Cyclone Vaianu damaged farms and disrupted essential services.Speaking to fijivillage News, farmer Rajnesh Sing
Lautoka residents demand urgent action over water and power cuts
Residents in parts of Lautoka are calling for urgent restoration of water and electricity, as well as immediate assistance for farmers, following severe weather that disr
Floodwaters damage homes in Rifle Range Lautoka as residents begin clean-up
Floodwaters entered homes in Rifle Range, Lautoka early yesterday morning leaving families counting their losses and beginning clean-up efforts today.Resident of Rifle Ra
TC Vaianu expected to exit Fiji waters this evening, flood and heavy rain warnings remain
A heavy rain warning and flash flood warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji as Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to move out of Fiji’s waters
USP Laucala and Labasa campuses remain open
The University of the South Pacific Laucala and Labasa campuses will remain open at this stage despite the ongoing impacts of Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. USP says its
Electricity restored in parts of Lautoka as winds ease and rain weakens
Electricity is now back on in parts of Lautoka, while the rain has begun to weaken. Poate Matairavula says winds are easing and the rain stopped after 9 tonight along Tav
Homes damaged as strong winds continue to hit Lautoka
Strong winds continue to intensify and has damaged some homes in parts of Lautoka.While speaking to fijivillage News, a resident of Field 40 says although the rain has ea
Some roads in Lautoka, Nadi and Sigatoka closed due to flooding
Some roads in Lautoka, Nadi and Sigatoka are closed due to flooding.The Fiji Roads Authority says Nawai Crossing, Arolevu Crossing and Chuni Lal Crossing in Nadi are clos
Flooding, heavy rain and strong winds hit Lautoka as TC Vaianu intensifies
Residents in Kashmir, Lautoka say severe weather conditions have been worsening since 3 this morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and flooding now affecting the area.Re
Heavy Rain Warning remains for Viti Levu, Northern Division, Yasawa and Lomaiviti, heavy rain alert for rest of Fiji
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the interior and eastern parts of Viti Levu, Northern Division, Lomaiviti, and Yasawa group.A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force
Davuilevu residents raise alarm over flooding linked to nearby development
Residents of Mataika Road in Davuilevu Housing are raising concerns over repeated flooding, which they say is being caused by nearby subdivision developments.They warn th
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Fiji, TD11F near Vanuatu unlikely to intensify in next 24 hours
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Fiji group, while tropical disturbance TD11F, which is being tracked close to Vanuatu, has a low chance of turning into a trop