The Western Part of Viti Levu is expected to experience more rain and associated strong gales as Cyclone Gene moves away from the Fiji Group.

According to the Weather Office, the centre is located 18 decimal 2 south 175 decimal east or about 160km west of Nadi and is moving west - southwest at 10 to 15 km per hour.

National Weather Director, Rajendra Prasad said though the eye of tropical cyclone Gene is gradually moving further away to the west, residents will still feel the adverse weather conditions.