Residents of certain areas along the Suva Nausori corridor need to start collecting water as a planned water shutdown is expected to take place today.

The Water Authority said those living in Caqiri, Rishikul, Nasinu Telecom Exchange, Kalabu areas, Nadera and Nadawa will be affected from mid-day to around 4.30 this afternoon.

As a result spokesperson Maika Nagalu is asking residents to start collecting water.