Heavy rain alert issued for parts of Fiji
A heavy rain alert has been issued for Northern Viti Levu which includes areas from Tavua through Rakiraki to Dobuilevu, Western Viti Levu, from Lomawai to Nadi through L
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There is hardly anything to recover from yesterday’s floods – Pastor Praveen Chand
The Pastor of Anand Church in Nalovo, Nadi, Praveen Chand says they are cleaning their home and the church after yesterday’s flooding and are trying to recover wha
Sigatoka River level rising
The Sigatoka River level is rising. The National Disaster Management Office says people living in nearby areas should move to their nearest evacuation centres if the n
154 people taking shelter in 5 evacuation centres in Lautoka and Ba
154 people are taking shelter in five evacuation centres in Lautoka and Ba. Western Division Command Centre says 110 people have taken shelter at Lautoka Primary Schoo
Flood warning still in force for many rivers
A flood warning remains in force for low lying areas adjacent to and downstream of Nakauvadra, Ba, Nasivi, Vitogo, Nadi, Sabeto, Vuda, Qawa and Labasa rivers. A flood
Flood waters rising in Ba Town while water levels are receding in Rakiraki Town
The main Street in Ba Town is now flooded and water has also entered a few shops. Ba Town-based, Island Pharmacy staff, Indira Gosai says the market and taxi stand are
Flood warning for Tuva, Nakauvadra, Nasivi and Qawa rivers while flash flood alert in force for low lying areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A flood warning remains in force for low lying areas adjacent to and downstream of Tuva, Nakauvadra, Nasivi and Qawa rivers. A flash flood warning remains in force for
Heavy rain alert for Viti Levu, Northern Division, Yasawa & Mamanuca group
You should expect rain for the next few days if you live in Viti Levu, the Northern Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca group. Expect occasional rain that will be heavy at t
Heavy rain and flash flood alerts in force
Expect more rain from today. The rain is being brought by a trough of low pressure moving slowly over the North-Eastern parts of the group. A flash flood alert rema
Flash flood alert in force for flood prone areas from Navua to Korovou and Nasekawa and Drekeniwai
A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas from Navua to Korovou and Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in force fo
Flash flood alert in force for flood prone areas in Rewa, Ba, Nasivi, Nasekawa and Drekeniwai
A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas in Rewa, Ba, Nasivi in Tavua, Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in forc
Parts of Ba Town flooded again overnight
Parts of Ba Town were flooded again overnight following heavy rain. Flood waters started entering some of the shops at around 10 o’clock last night. Photos p
People living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash
The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo
People living in maritime islands within Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash
The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo
Do not panic but listen to the advice and prepare accordingly – Seruiratu
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says their advice to people is do not panic and prepare accordingly following confirmation by the Fiji Meteorological Serv
Weather models are picking up a possible tropical low pressure system next week – Fiji Met
The Fiji Meteorological Service says weather models are picking up a possible tropical low-pressure system next week. They say the location as to where the system may
Seruiratu tells officials to carry out assessments quickly and leave no one out
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has told Commissioners and other government officials to carry out their assessments quickly and ensure no one is left out
More than 4,000 people in evacuation centres have not received any food rations for more than 48 hours - NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he has received information that more than 4,000 people in over 150 evacuation centres have not received any
4,069 people currently in 156 evacuation centres
4,069 people are currently taking shelter in 156 evacuation centres. There are 106 evacuations centres open in the Western Division, 33 in the Central Division, 1 in t
Residents in Qelewaqa, Labasa affected by flood waters
Flood waters have entered some houses in Qelewaqa, Labasa. A resident, Kiran Lata says they have been experiencing continuous heavy rain from yesterday. She says fl
Flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. A severe flood warning remains in force for all low l