The National Disaster Management Office is now advising the public that the Rewa River water level has surpassed the warning level and continues to rise.

Those living in low lying communities along Rewa River are advised to move to higher ground or to their nearest evacuation centre for their own safety.

The safety of children, senior citizens, and people with special needs must be prioritized.

The Fiji Police Force, the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, and disaster management officials are on the ground monitoring movements and assisting with evacuation.

The Central Division Emergency Operation Centre can be contacted on 3477000 or 3683250.

Roads:

Queens Road is now open to all traffic however some parts are only operating on single lane.

FRA says that the Kings Road is open however there is partial restriction at Naboulini in Rakiraki.

The Wailotua Flats and Bucalevu Bridge in Korovou on Kings Road is now open. 

FRA says that extreme caution is required as roads will be very muddy and slippery.

FRA has also confirmed that Kasavu Landslide, located north of the Kasavu/ Baulevu Road Junction on Kings Road is open to light vehicles only and operating as a single lane with potential for full closure if there are further slips. 
 
The Kasavu slip has taken a great portion of the road and it isn't wide enough to allow larger vehicles including heavy goods vehicles, buses and carriers through at the moment.

Some roads in the urban and low lying areas are still in danger of flooding as rain continues in some parts of Fiji.

FRA says that there is an increased number of potholes on the road network and the contractors will be carrying out remedial work as soon as the weather clears up. 

Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution during this time.

 

SITUATION UPDATE

Flood waters are still rising in Baulevu Road, Nausori.

7 to 10 houses also got affected by flood waters at Waidradra settlement.    

The Waisasa bridge is also flooded and people have been advised to move to Baulevu High School.

Access has been cut off for residents living along Waidra and Koroqaqa settlements.

The water level is also increasing and has started to enter 10 houses in Lal Singh Road in Waila.

The flood water level in Koronivia is also rising at this hour.

Meanwhile flood waters in Jalim Avenue and Lokia are also rising.

Many houses have been affected in the Western Division as a result of flooding due to continuous heavy rain.

Ra:     

Divisional Planning Officer West Sitiveni Tavaga says 14 villages and settlements have been affected in the Ra province.

Tavaga says some of the villages were partly affected while some were underwater

He says Rakiraki Town can be accessed now as flood waters have receded.

Tavaga adds that the town can only be accessed from the road from Tavua to Rakiraki as the road from Rakiraki town to Korovou is still closed due to flooding in some areas, however water levels are beginning to recede.

The sun is out in Rakiraki and the Rakiraki Town Council is now cleaning up the town.

Tavua:

Tavua Town is cleared and the only reports of flooding so far are at Qalela and Yaladro roads.

The sun is also out in Tavua.

Ba:

Ba has no reports of flooding.

Tavaga says they are monitoring the situation.

Nadi:

Nadi Town can also be accessed but they are also monitoring the Nadi area for flood reports.

There are 2 evacuation centres in Nadi, Meqania Muslim School with 21 evacuees and St Andrews Primary School with 16 evacuees. 

Tavaga confirms that Namotomoto village was flooded last night due to heavy rain.

Sigatoka:

Sigatoka town is open.

Authorities are working to get villages from Nasigatoka and Yavulo villages to move to the Nasigatoka community hall before the high tide.

Tavaga confirms that he has sent out one of his teams to assess the damages in the Western Division after the Tropical Depression.