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The tropical depression which is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone by tomorrow afternoon, still lies to the West of the Fiji Group. Nadi Weather Office Director, Alipate Waqaicelua said the indications are cle
There is a high possibility that the tropical depression which is currently located to the west of Fiji will intensify into a tropical cyclone by late tomorrow. At this stage, the expected path of the system remains
The Nadi Weather office continues to monitor a tropical depression to the East of Vanuatu which is expected to move East South East towards Fiji. There is a high possibility that by Wednesday this tropical Depression m
A flash flood warning is now in place for low lying areas in Vanualevu, Taveuni and Northern Lau group. A trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain remains slow moving over the Northern parts of Fiji as flas
Schools in Ba will not open tomorrow and have been deferred to another week. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has approved the deferment of classes for students in Ba following a briefing on the effect of the recent fl
Over $30million worth of damages have been reported so far from the flood affected areas between Nadroga to Ra. Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki has confirmed to fijivillage that this figure is expected t
A number of people are badly affected by the floods in Ba and the Secretary of the Lions Club in Ba is calling for assistance. Terence Nitya Prakash said he has visited a number of the affected areas in Ba and many peo
The Rama Krishna Mission is already on the road trying to assist the people most affected by the floods. Speaking from Nadi, Swami Tananda said they started distributing meals to 400 people from Tuesday and many people
About 55% of export commodity has been damaged in the Western Division. Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Colonel Mason Smith said his Ministry has received reports of the damages to the crops and livestock sector. Howe
The retired colonel who claims to have seized control of Papua New Guinea's military has threatened to use "necessary actions" to resolve the country's political stand off. Colonel Yaura Sasa has to
Rescue workers from the Western division tried all they could to try to reach Tukaraki village in Ba to assist the family of four trapped inside their home yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately the rescuers could not
A family of four which consists of 2 adults and 2 children are currently trapped in their house following a landslide in Tukaraki Village, Yakete, Ba. Authorities said given the geographical location and current conditi
The Rewa River level is still at 2.91 metres. The critical level is 3 metres according to the Commissioner Central’s Office. Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said people living in the low lying are
The situation is expected to worsen in the Western Division with the high tide coming in at this hour. This according to the Deputy Divisional Police Commander Western SSP Jope Ralulu. Looking at Nadi, District Offi
The Nadi and Ba Rivers are still at above critical levels and there are worrying signs again as we approach nightfall that flood water levels will rise even further when high tide comes in at 7pm tonight. Residents are
716 people are at 32 evacuation centres in the Western Division as heavy rain continues in the West. DISMAC said 396 adults and 322 children are at the centres in Ba, Tavua, Nadi and Nadroga. The advice to the people i
People in the Western division are advised to take all precautionary measures as there are clear signs now that heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue in the west today and tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office said hea
People living in Nadi are bracing themselves for the high tide which will occur this hour. A number of residence spent their night sitting on the sofa in their homes waiting for dawn in Vuniyasi Nadi where more than 30
Residents of Nadi and Ba are advised to take necessary precautions and take action now as the Nadi River has burst its banks. DISMAC Director, Pajiliai Dobui said flood waters in Nadi town continue to rise and concerns
As the Nadi Weather Office predicted earlier today, Nadi, Ba and Rakiraki residents are now facing the full brunt of the adverse weather conditions in the country. People are advised that the Nadi River is about to burs
