River flood warning issued as Nadi and Tuva rivers rise above warning levels
The Nadi River and Tuva River in Nadroga continue to rise and are now above warning levels and as a result, a river flood warning is in force for all low-lying communitie
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Rising waters and strong waves threaten Nabukelevu, Kadavu
Nabukelevu-i-Ra District School teacher Emily Sua says the school compound, though not yet severely flooded, is slowly taking in water, while fallen tree branches s
Lautoka mother urges residents to be cyclone-ready
A Lautoka mother says floodwaters have now receded at her home, and she is urging families across Fiji to be better prepared during cyclone season after a frightening ord
Flood warnings for rivers in Ba, Lautoka and Nadi
A flood warning is now in force for all low-lying flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Tuva River in Ba, all low-lying flood-prone areas adjacent to and dow
Expect heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds tonight
Be prepared for flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas, and isolated damages to houses made of old corrugated iron and timber or unshielded structures in expos
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
Fiji Bus Operators call for suspension of services amid severe weather
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is calling on operators to cease bus services today and tomorrow due to the current weather situation.Association President Nisar Ali s
FJ914 from Sydney to Nadi diverted to Tonga as a precautionary measure, local flights cancelled
Fiji Airways flight FJ914 from Sydney to Nadi had to be diverted to Tonga as a precautionary measure due to adverse weather conditions.Fiji Airways says the decision to d
150 people at 5 evacuation centres across the Eastern, Western and Central Divisions
150 people from 58 households are currently being accommodated at 5 evacuation centres across the Eastern, Western and Central Divisions.The National Disaster Risk Manage
Fallen power lines and outage in parts of Western Division
Fallen power lines and outage are affecting parts of the Western Division as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu intensifies, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.Fallen power lines
Non-essential civil servants granted early release and are to remain at home tomorrow
Non-essential civil servants have been granted early release from work today, and are to remain at home tomorrow, given the likely continuation in adverse weather conditi
Evacuation centre flooded in Kadavu forcing people to move to high ground
The Nakaseleka evacuation centre in Kadavu has been flooded due to heavy rain, forcing residents to move to higher ground.A teacher confirmed to fijivillage News thatÂ
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
Votualevu residents battling strong winds and rise in flood waters
Residents in Nadi, particularly in Votualevu and nearby areas, are facing strong winds and heavy rain. Concerned resident Jordan Wong shared with fijivillage News that ma
Flash flood warning, strong wind warning and heavy rain warning in place
A heavy rain warning, a flash flood warning and a strong wind warning is in place for Fiji as the centre of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to track betwe
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
Flights affected, Nadi Airport ground staff suspend operations for some time due to lightning and heavy rain
Some domestic flights were affected this morning as passengers in a FijiLink flight experienced bad turbulence while landing at Nadi International Airport.The flight land
Strong wind and heavy rain currently being experienced in Nadi and Lautoka
People in Nadi, Lautoka and Tavua have started experiencing strong winds and heavy rain.Residents have informed fijivillage News that they began experiencing strong winds
Flash Flood Warning, Strong Wind Warning and Heavy Rain Warning in place for Fiji
Expect strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding today as the centre of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to track between Fiji and Vanuatu. The centre
Cat 3 TC Vaianu - heavy rain warning, flash flood alert and strong wind warning remains in place for Fiji
A heavy rain warning, a flash flood alert and a strong wind warning remains in place for the whole of Fiji.The centre of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu was located at
USP Lautoka Campus and Nadi Centre to be closed tomorrow
The University of the South Pacific has announced the closure of its Lautoka Campus and Nadi Centre tomorrow as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to affect the country.Th