Police in Vunidawa have called on people in Korovou and nearby areas to not leave their homes as flood waters in some areas continue to rise.

According to police, many people from Wainimala and other interior areas are trying to cross flooded rivers and creeks and this could be risky.

Police confirmed that the Naqali Bridge in Naitasiri is under 2 metres of flood water, Waima Bridge is closed due to a landslide near the bridge and people crossing Vunidawa bridge have been called to take precaution. The Viria Flats are also flooded.

In Korovou - Maji Flats, Viwa flats towards Korovou town are flooded. The Dawasamu Bridge is closed due to a landslide, Nabilo Road, Deepwater Road and Nabulokani Road are still closed to all traffic.

The Sawani/ Serea roads are still under about two feet of water and are closed to all traffic.

Meanwhile, the Nadi weather ffice confirmed that a trough of low pressure is currently lying over the group which will bring in heavy rain in the central/eastern division throughout today.

The flash flood warning is still in place for Suva, Navua, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri and Vanua Levu for today.