Flood waters are rising in certain areas as witnessed by residents this morning.
A resident of Nakavu, Nadi, Sushila Ramesh said if heavy rainfall continues, the situation could be as worse as yesterday.
Nadi businessman Dinesh Pillay said the Nadi Back Road is still underwater.
Waimaro, Naitasiri, resident Koroi Siganivalu said that the Waidina River level is rising rapidly and urges villagers to move their animals to higher ground and to uproot their root crops beside the river.
The Nadi Weather Office said to expect more rain and strong winds this weekend with a trough of low pressure moving closer to Fiji.
Nadi Weather Office director Rajendra Prasad said people need to take precautions now and next week.
Prasad said it will be more wet next week.
Flood waters continue to rise
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