Waiyanitu villagers ask the Govt to build a new bridge
The villagers of Waiyanitu in Namosi are pleading with the Government to build a new bridge as their old bridge was damaged due to the heavy rain experienced over the pas
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Flash Flood Warning remains in force for Lautoka, Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki, Sigatoka, Tavua and Yaqara
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Lautoka, Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki, Sigatoka, Tavua and Yaqara. A Floo
PM assures aid for flood victims as Chaudhry calls for immediate assistance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured those affected by heavy rain and floods last week that the coalition government stands ready to provide them with necessary a
Koronivia, Wainibokasi, Vuci South and Ratu Kadavulevu Roads flooded after 2 hours of heavy rain
Continuous heavy rain has resulted in flooding in Koronivia Road, Wainibokasi Road, Vuci South Road and Ratu Kadavulevu Road in Nausori. Koronivia resident, Prashant Pr
Mini-tornado in Nakasi leaves man injured and homes damaged
A 64-year-old man was injured and two homes in Niudamu, Nakasi have suffered damages after a mini-tornado ripped through the area yesterday afternoon. Niudamu, Nakasi
Some homes damaged in Nakasi due to strong winds
Some homes have been damaged in the Nakasi area yesterday afternoon due to strong winds. Nakasi resident Ricky Prasad says the incident happened at about 2pm yesterday
Flash flood alert cancelled for major rivers of Viti Levu, warning remains for low lying areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
The Flood Alert previously in force for flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of major rivers of Viti Levu is now cancelled however a Flash Flood Warning remains i
Heavy rain and flash flood warnings remain for the whole of Fiji
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji Group while a flash flood warning remains in force for all flood-prone areas, small streams and low-lying
Some areas in Nadi remain flooded but people move about freely
People are moving about freely at the moment with caution in Nadi and the flood waters have not receded in certain places, like Namotomoto River. District Officer Nadi
Wainibuka River level decreasing - Wainibuka resident
Miliakere McDonald, who resides in Wainibuka, Tailevu, says the water level at the Wainibuka River has decreased from what it was yesterday. McDonald says the rain has
Flash Flood Warning remains for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, while Heavy Rain Warning for whole of Fiji
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji while a Flash Flood Warning remains for all flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Viti Levu
All non-essential civil servants to assess their situation and decide to report to work or work from home today
All non-essential civil servants across the country are again advised to assess their situation and decide accordingly whether to report to work or work from home today.
Schools to remain closed today
All schools will remain closed today except for the schools on Rotuma. Th Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca, says the National Disaster Management Off
Heavy Rain Warning remains for Fiji while Flash Flood Warning remains for Vanua Levu and Viti Levu
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji Group and a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas
Govt to deliberate on the resumption of schools and when civil servants return to work
The Government has yet to decide whether schools will open tomorrow and if all civil servants will return to work. National Disaster Management Office Director, Vasiti
Rewa Bridge cleared
The Rewa Bridge is safe for travel now and commuters can travel as water on the bridge has been cleared. The Fiji Roads Authority says they have found an alternate way
Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for Fiji
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji Group while a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all flood-prone areas, small streams and low-lying area
Nasau Bridge 2 in Nadi damaged and closed
Nasau Bridge 2 in Nadi damaged and closed The Nasau Bridge 2 in Nadi is closed and inaccessible due to abutment and deck collapse. The Fiji Roads Authority says eme
Several roads in Western Division remain closed
Several roads in the Western Division remain closed due to flooding while the Kings and Queens Highway are open to all traffic. These include Abaca Road 1st and Ford C
Flood waters in Ba Town receding
Flood waters in Ba Town are receding. The water level at the Ba Fiji Sugar Corporation Station that was above alert level is decreasing. Ba Town Council has confirm
Restriction of movement at the Rewa Bridge in Nausori due to rising floodwaters
The Fiji Roads Authority is advising members of the public that there is currently a restriction of movement at the Rewa Bridge in Nausori as floodwaters have continued t