Cicia villagers struggle after Cyclone Rae devastates plantations
Villagers in Cicia, Lau, are worried about how they will survive after the destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Rae, which has severely affected their plantations. J
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Flood waters recede in Labasa
Flood waters at Nakama Village in Labasa and other nearby areas have finally receded after the heavy downpour yesterday. Ridome Raisogo of Namaka Village says they are
Bus services in Viti Levu to resume today
Bus services in Viti Levu will resume today. This was confirmed by the Fiji Bus Operators Association Vice President, Nisar Ali Shah. Shah says that while all bus o
Flooded roads force closures in Naitasiri, Serua, Namosi and Navua
Several roads are currently closed due to flooding and authorities are urging motorists to exercise extreme caution and adhere to all road closures. The Fiji Roads Aut
Newborn and mother assisted by police as TC Rae approaches
A mother and her 2-week-old son were assisted by police officers in Labasa after heavy rain made it difficult for them to return home from their clinic. It was a truly
18 evacuation centres activated in the Northern Division
18 evacuation centres have been activated in the Northern Division. This includes 12 schools, three community halls and three private residences. The evacuation cen
Labasa residents urged to return home as town floods
As heavy rain continues in the Northern Division, Labasa Town Special Administrator Paul Jaduram is urging people in town to return to their homes now to avoid getting st
TC Rae intensifies bringing more rain, strong winds and flooding
Expect strong winds, heavy rain and flooding as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Rae continues to track further into the Fiji waters. The centre of Cyclone Rae is located 5
Fiji Link suspends flights to Northern Division and Kadavu due to adverse weather
Fiji Link has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni and Kadavu starting from tomorrow due to worsening weather conditions from Cat
All FNU campuses in the North will be closed today
Fiji National University Vice Chancellor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba confirms that all FNU campuses in the Northern division will be closed from today given the recent announcemen
USP Labasa and Savusavu closed today
In light of the recent announcement of the Ministry of Education due to Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Rae, the University of the South Pacific DISMAC Committee has directed
TD09F likely to develop into a cyclone within the next 6-12hrs – Fiji Met
Tropical Depression 09F (TD09F) is expected to intensify into a Category 1 Tropical Cyclone in the next 6 to 12 hours. The Nadi Weather Office says the centre of TD09F
School closure in the Lau Group, Lomaiviti and Vanua Levu today due to TC Rae
Schools in the Lau Group, Lomaiviti, and Vanua Levu will be closed today as TC Rae approaches. The Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says for schools in other divi
TD09F to enter Fiji waters today and intensify into Cat. 1 TC by this evening
Tropical Depression 09F (TD09F) is expected to enter the Fiji waters from the northeast of Vanua Levu later today and may intensify into a Category 1 tropical cyclone by
TD09F likely to develop into a cyclone within the next 24-48 hrs – Fiji Met
Tropical Depression 09F lies to the northeast of Fiji and the chances of the system to become a Tropical Cyclone in the next 24 to 48 hours is moderate to high. The Na
TD09F lies towards Northeast of Fiji – Fiji Met
Tropical Disturbance TD09F is expected to enter Fiji waters from the Northeast of Fiji by later tomorrow possibly as a Tropical Depression. According to the Nadi Weath
Low pressure system in the far North, expected to intensify to Tropical Disturbance by tomorrow
A low-pressure system that lies to the far North of Fiji is expected to gradually intensify while tracking south towards the group and entering Fiji waters tomorrow, poss
Evacuation centres on standby as current forecasted weather is expected to worsen
Evacuation centres are now on standby, ready to accommodate those who wish to evacuate as precautionary measure, given the current forecasted weather. This has been co
Prepare for heavy rain and strong winds this weekend
Expect bad weather from later today into the weekend and there is also a possibility of a Tropical Depression or a Tropical Cyclone forming on Sunday. Nadi Weather Off
Flash Flood Alert issued for western half of Viti Levu and parts of Vanua Levu
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for small streams and low-lying, flash flood prone areas of the western half of Viti Levu including from Nadi, through Sabeto, Vuda,
Flash Flood Alert issued for eastern parts of Viti Levu and parts of Vanua Levu
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for small streams and low-lying, flash flood prone areas of interior and eastern parts of Viti Levu including from Korolevu, through