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
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TC Vaianu moves further away from Fiji, heavy rain, flash flood and strong wind warnings remain
As Tropical Cyclone Vaianu moves further away from Fiji, a heavy rain warning remains in force for the entire Fiji group, a flash flood warning remains in force for
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
Some bus services reduced or suspended
Major bus companies servicing various routes have suspended some services, while others have ceased operations for today following a call from the Fiji Bus Operators Asso
Nadi River flooding displaces residents in Nawaka Tramline
A resident of Nawaka Tramline in Nadi has been forced to leave her home with her family after floodwaters inundated the area following heavy rain.Shayal Prasad t
All FNU campuses to remain closed today due to Cyclone Vaianu
All Fiji National University campuses to remain closed today, due to the impacts of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.FNU Vice-Chancellor Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba sa
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 Lami amid strong winds and rainfall
Residents in Lami are experiencing strong winds and heavy rain, but electricity has been restored following earlier outages. Tamari Waqa, who lives on Naimataga Road in V
Slow improvement in Nadi Back Road flooding; residents warned of high tide
Residents along Nadi Back Road are reporting ongoing flooding, with water levels slowly receding but significant inundation still affecting homes and roads. Ritika Sharma
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
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