Naqoro flats in Rakiraki are under flood waters and many roads have been closed to all traffic.
Flood waters are also near Rakiraki town and nearby areas and parts of Kings Road is also closed.
A resident Sanjit Maharaj said some roads like Gallau Rd, Waimari Rd, FSC Caulasi Rd, Rawasa and Korotale Rd are under flood waters and some houses behind Rakiraki town are also under flood waters.
Meanwhile, Ba police confirmed that Toge Bridge in Ba is also under flood waters and is closed to all traffic.
Other areas in the Western Division received heavy rainfall last night however there were no reports of flooding.
Meanwhile, flash flood warning remains in place for the whole of country as an active trough of low pressure system is lying over the Fiji group.
Nadi Weather office Duty forecasters say there are possibilities of flooding in streams and rivers as heavy down pour are expected for today.
Rain heavier at times is expected for Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Rakiraki, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba and Tavua and also for Vanualevu similar weather is expected which may cause flash flooding.
The weather office has called on people living in low-lying areas to take precautions.
Flats Under Water, Roads Closed
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