Navotua village in Yasawa faces food shortage after TC Mal passes
Villagers of Navotua in Yasawa are grateful that no one was injured compared to previous cyclones in the past however Catholic Church Steward, Sione Sadrugu says their ma
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Strong winds and heavy rain currently experienced in Kadavu
Kadavu is currently experiencing strong winds and heavy rain. Richmond Methodist High School teacher Jokaveti Sorokivei says 100 students, teachers and villagers have
Fallen trees and broken power lines in Sabeto Nadi and Princes Road Tamavua
Fallen trees are disrupting accessibility in Colo-i-Suva along the Princes Road. There are also broken power lines in Sabeto Nadi this morning and EFL are working to f
TC Mal moving away from Fiji
The centre of Severe Tropical Cyclone Mal is located 90 kilometres south-southwest of Kadavu and is moving away from the Fiji Group. Acting Director of the Nadi Weathe
We are engaging DOs to ensure emergency ration packs are provided to those in need at the centres - Ditoka
Minister for National Disaster Management Office, Sakiasi Ditoka is currently visiting some evacuation centres, and confirms that District Officers will be engaged to ens
Kese villagers in Yasawa safe after TC Mal passes them - Police Post Officer
People of Kese Village in Yasawa are safe after Tropical Cyclone Mal passed them with little damage in the past 24 hours. Kese Community Post Officer, Pritesh Nadan sa
100 people taking shelter at 14 evacuation centres in Ba
Ba Council of Social Services member Tevita Evo says about 14 evacuation centres are open in Ba where more than 100 people are taking shelter. Evo says one evacuation
Fiji Airways confirms flight changes
Fiji Airways confirms that additional flights have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Mal. Flight FJ350 from Narita to Nadi scheduled for 14.11.23 has been delayed by 1
Kadavu braces for TC Mal
People of Kadavu are now experiencing the first effects of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal as gusty winds and heavy rain started early this morning. Kadavu Provincial
Some sections of Queens and Kings Roads blocked due to fallen trees
Some sections of the main Queens and Kings Roads are blocked due to fallen trees. This includes Matawailevu in Rakiraki on Kings Road and near Bavu in Nadroga/Navosa o
Nadi residents continue to experience gale force winds and worried about flash flooding
People in Nadi are still experiencing gale force winds this morning. Ana Maria of Buasala Road in Nadi says residents are all indoors at the moment as strong winds con
Flash flood alert in force for flash flood prone areas in Viti Levu
A flash flood alert is in force for flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Viti Levu while a heavy rain warning is in place for the Western Divisio
Bus services suspended while taxi services to continue as normal
The Fiji Bus Operators Association confirms that bus services will remain suspended throughout the country. Association General Secretary Rohit Latchan says services w
TC Mal: Situation calms down in Western Division
As category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal moves away from the Western Division, Fijians are waking up to find calm conditions and are grateful that there have not been any major
TC Mal moves close to Kadavu while western Viti Levu to experience gale force winds for a few hours
Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal is now showing signs of weakening as it moves towards Kadavu. The centre of TC Mal is located 130 kilometres west of Kadavu. Kadavu
Villagers of Kese in Yasawa share their homes with other families
As Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified into a category 3 system this morning villagers of Kese in Yasawa are sharing their homes with other people in the village and tak
Fault causes power disruptions in most parts of Western Division
A fault has caused a disruption to power supply in most parts of the Western Division. Energy Fiji Limited says the areas affected include Momi and areas nearby, most
TC Mal intensifies into category 3 system while hurricane force winds not expected to be over land areas
TC Mal has intensified into a category 3 system at midnight with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres per hour and gusts of 165 kilometres per hour close to its cent
Strong winds and rough seas currently being experienced on Mamanuca Island
Strong winds and rough seas are currently being experienced in the Mamanuca Islands as Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified to into a category 3 system. Tropica Island
Rain and winds intensify on Kuata Island in the Yasawas
People on Kuata Island in the Yasawas are currently experiencing very strong winds and heavy rain. Kuata Island Barefoot Resort staff Simione Lewesi says they started
Northern Division braces for TC Mal, steps up preparations
As Tropical Cyclone Mal has entered the Fiji Group, people in the Northern Division have prepared well for the cyclone as they have learnt lessons from previous cyclones.