175 people taking shelter in 3 evacuation centres in the West
175 people from 66 families are currently taking shelter in three different evacuation centres in the Western Division due to flash flooding. The Fiji National Disaste
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Floodwaters recede in Western Division
Floodwaters in the Western Division, including Nadi and Rakiraki have receded, however, evacuation centres remain open. Restrictions on movement in Nadi Town has also
Floodwaters rise in Rakiraki
Parts of Rakiraki Town is now flooded due to heavy rainfall experienced this afternoon. Rakiraki Provincial Administrator and Government Ministries are working togethe
Floodwaters recede in Nadi Town but have caused damage to some shops
Floodwaters in Nadi Town have receded, but have caused damage to some shops. Nadi businessman Mohammed Khan says there was about three feet of water on the town's main
More evacuation centres open in the West
144 people from 60 households are currently taking shelter in three different evacuation centres in the Western Division due to flash flooding. The Fiji National Disas
Nadi Muslim League provides dinner for evacuees at Andrews Primary School
More than 100 people currently taking shelter at Andrews Primary School due to flooding in Nadi were provided with warm meals by the Nadi Muslim League last night. Sch
Movements in Nadi Town still restricted despite receding water levels
Movement in Nadi Town is still restricted for the security of the businesses despite receding flood waters. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu, ha
Evacuate during daylight if required - NDRMO
The National Disaster Risk Management Office is urging people to evacuate during daylight if required as Heavy Rain Warning is issued for the whole of Fiji Group. The
More than 200 people sheltering at Andrews Primary School Nadi, Evacuation Centre
More than 200 people have taken refuge at Andrews Primary School in Nadi which has been opened as an evacuation centre as floodwaters have entered their homes. Andrews
Nadi Town is flooded and closed to all traffic - FRA
Nadi Town is currently flooded and closed to all traffic including the Nadi Bus Stand. The Fiji Roads Authority says Nadi Back Road at Ratu Naevo Junction and Masi Roa
Flood Warning for Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki
A Flood Warning remains in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua) and Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) Rivers while a Flood Alert is in force f
Raiwaqa and Mavua Bridges in Sigatoka flooded
People living in Mavua and Raiwaqa settlements in Sigatoka have been advised to refrain from crossing the Mavua and Raiwaqa Bridges as they are flooded. Nabitu Advisor
Flood waters rising in Ba Town
Flood waters are rising in and around the Ba area including the town area. The Ba Town Council says with rising waters and heavy rain affecting the town, for people to
Princes Road in Sawani Naitasiri flooded and landslides along Sawani Road
Princes Road in Sawani, Naitasiri is flooded after continuous rain since last night. In an interview with fijivillage News, Sawani resident Sandeep Prakash says they h
Narara Parade in Lautoka City flooded after 2 hours of heavy rain
Narara Parade within the Lautoka City Central Business District area was earlier flooded today after two hours of heavy rain. A resident, Amrit Singh, informed fijivil
Stay away from flooded areas – ACP Driu
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu confirms Police are working with the National Disaster Management Office and the Fiji Roads Authority in the shari
Areas along Queens Highway in Serua flooded and closed to traffic
People are advised to take all the necessary precautions as some areas along Queens Highway are flooded including Vunaniu Road and crossing, Somosomo Flats from Nabukelev
Some roads along Queens Road closed due to floods
Due to heavy rain this morning, some roads along Queens Road including Vunaniu Road and crossing is currently underwater and closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Auth
Water level in Vunitogoloa village starts to recede
The water level in Vunitogoloa Village, Rakiraki has started to recede. According to villager Josefa Waqabaca, the rain has stopped but they are still listening to we
Vunitogoloa Village still flooded at mid-day today due to heavy rain
Heavy rain experienced over the last few hours has seen Vunitogoloa Village in Ra still under water at mid-day today. The Fiji National Disaster Management Office says
Flood waters enter Ba Town
Flood waters have started to enter the Ba Town again this morning and the public has been advised to take precautions The Ba Town Council says flood waters are threate