Power to be out in Rakiraki, Ba and Tavua for the next 3 days
Power in Rakiraki, Ba and Tavua will be out for the next three days. This is after a fault on the 33,000-volt transmission line that supplies power to these areas.
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Flood waters have reached some villages situated near the Sigatoka River bank
Flood waters have reached some villages which are situated near the Sigatoka River bank. One of them is Yavulo Village. This is according to the Sigatoka Police Sta
Residents of flood prone River Road settlement prepared for the worst
Residents of the flood prone River Road settlement in Narere are grateful that it stopped raining in the area this morning. Parts of the settlement were flooded overni
145 people in 10 evacuation centres in the West
Close to 145 people are currently sheltering in 10 evacuation centres in the Western Division. Divisional Police Commander West, SSP Surend Sami says the evacuation ce
Thousands of people facing water cuts in the Central Division
Thousands of people living in the Central Division are currently facing water cuts as the Waila Water Treatment Plant is having electrical issues. This has affected su
Cakaudrove family plans to move to a cave
A family in Cakaudrove whose home got damaged by strong winds during Tropical Cyclone Yasa is planning to use a cave close to their home as an evacuation centre if the w
No early curfew in place for now – NDMO
There is no decision on an earlier curfew due to widespread flooding. National Disaster Management Office Director, Vasiti Soko says officials continue to monitor the
Maritime Transport to be suspended from 6pm
All maritime transport will be suspended from 6pm tonight. NDMO Director, Vasiti Soko says this has been decided by the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji. Please se
Yasawa-i-Rara villagers prepare for the approaching weather system
Yasawa-i-Rara villager, Kitione Tuni says they are preparing for the approaching weather system. Tuni says they are only experiencing rain at times and rough seas.
Civil servants in non-essential areas and living in low lying areas can go home now
Civil servants in non-essential areas and living in low lying areas can go home now. NDMO Director, Vasiti Soko says this is to give time for people to prepare for the
229 people currently sheltering at two evacutaion centres in Savusavu
229 people are currently taking shelter in two evacuations centres in Savusavu. The families have moved to these evacuation centres as they have been experiencing stron
Batinikama and Nakama roads in Labasa flooded
Batinikama and Nakama roads in Labasa have been closed due to flash flooding. Batinikama resident, Mohammed Muveen says the road services four villages and settlements
Nadi River bursts its bank
Nadi River has burst its bank near Navo. The next high tide is at 6.58pm. People are advised to take necessary precautions and not to drive in flooded areas. Nad
Flood waters rising again in Rakiraki Town while Tavua Bridge is closed
Flood waters are rising again in Rakiraki Town due to continuous heavy rain. According to Police, Qalau Road, Raiwasa Crossing, FSC Road and Waimari Bridge are flooded
Many areas in Ba still flooded
Ba Town and a number of areas are still flooded. These areas include Koronubu, Varadoli, Moto, Toge, Veisaru and Balevuto. People are still experiencing heavy rain
Nadi River reaches critical level
Nadi Back Road from Korociri to the Pacific Energy Service Station is flooded and is closed to all traffic while Nadi River has reached the critical level. The river l
200 residents affected by flooding along B.S Charan Road in Lautoka
B.S Charan Road in Luvu settlement in Lautoka is not accessible at the moment as it is flooded. There are more than 200 households in the area. Residents say at thi
Flood waters enter many areas with more rain expected
A Tropical Cyclone Warning remains in force for Fiji and the immediate concern is widespread flooding. A flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying areas a
Nadi starting to experience heavy rain and flood this morning
Nadi Bus Stand is starting to get flooded while the water-level at the Nadi River has reached the same level as the bridge. All other crossings in the Nadi area are cu
Several roads closed due to flooding
Several roads around the country are closed due to flash flooding. Korovou Flats between Tavua Town and Nadarivatu Road junction is closed due to flooding. The brid
Tropical Cyclone Warning in force for us
A Tropical Cyclone Warning is now in force for Fiji. Acting Director of the Nadi Weather Office, Terry Atalifo says people should prepare for damaging winds, flash flo