A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Fiji group.

A strong wind warning is in force for the land areas of the Western half of Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Rotuma.

The centre of severe Tropical Cyclone Pam is located near 16.3 South 168.9 East or about 920 kilometres West North West of Nadi.

It is moving South South West at 16km per hour and is expected to lie about 870km West of Nadi tonight.

Although the cyclone is moving in a South South West direction, the Nadi Weather Office stresses that the indirect effects of Cyclone Pam will be felt in Fiji as it is a very broad system.

It said continuous heavy rain can lead to flash flooding. 

Expect strong northerly winds with average speeds of 45 to 60km per hour and momentary gusts to 80km per hour over the Western half of Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands.

Rough to very rough seas.

Minister for National Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says they are now monitoring rainfall based on the forecast given by the Nadi Weather Office.

The DISMAC team in Northern Division is on stand by as they have received heavy rain over the past few hours.

Commissioner Northern Alipate Bolalevu says they are also experiencing strong winds.

The Labasa Town Council says they have dismantled the temporary market shelter due to the strong winds.

The Fiji Roads Authority is also mobilising teams to repair some of the damaged roads in the Northern Division.

Wainikoro Road in Labasa and the Northern Coastal Road in Taveuni are currently under repair.

The Northern Coastal road in Taveuni is cleared and work to widen the road is underway.

People in Rakiraki, Tavua and Vatukoula are now experiencing rain in their areas.

The Island of Rotuma continues to experience strong winds and rough seas.

The Bouy which serves as a navigation boundary to Rotuma Island has also been taken out by big waves.

Rotuma Island is now in lock down and movement around the island has been limited.

The Lau group continues to experience strong winds with rough seas and occasional showers.

In Vanuabalavu, the road from Dakuilomaloma to Muamua which was only accessible by four wheel drive vehicles yesterday is still been closed off.

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