Lautoka Begins To Flood
The effect of rain bands forming again are being felt this hour in Lautoka as it has started raining heavily. A businessman Govind said that it has started flooding there and shopkeepers have started putting their valua
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Flood Warning Issued For Vanua Levu
A flash flood warning is now in force for Vanua Levu and the people in the Northern division to take precautions now as a number of rain bands have gathered up in the North. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad
Emergency Situation Continues
A State of Emergency in the Western division, 114 evacuation centres, 6,600 evacuees, thousands of homes and families affected, crops damaged, many roads and bridges damaged and no water and power supply in most of the w
More Rain Expected
People living in the low lying areas have been advised to take precautions as more rain is expected from today. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said rain bands are developing again and this is mainly occur
Thousands At Evacuation Centres
Close to 9,400 people are currently staying at evacuation centres around the country hoping that flood waters recede in their areas so that they can safely return to their homes. The National Disaster Awareness Centre h
Old Sigatoka Bridge Collapses
The Old Sigatoka Bridge has collapsed as the Sigatoka river continues to rise. Sigatoka Police Station Officer in Charge, Aliposo Vakaloloma that the bridge collapsed under the weight of the flood waters and the nearby
Water Levels Rising Rapidly In Rewa River
Water levels are rising rapidly in the Rewa River and residents are being urged to prepare for the worst as the Nausori town is expected to be flooded by five this afternoon. DISMAC Official Chandra Prakash told Fijivi
Sigatoka River Bursts Its Bank
The Sigatoka river burst its banks in some sections and a curfew will now be imposed in Sigatoka town from this evening as flood waters have started to enter the town area. Sigatoka Mayor Ratu Sikeli Tasere said they me
Situation worsening
The situation is worsening. This has been confirmed by Nadi Weather Office director Rajendra Prasad who said there are no signs of rain bands moving away although some areas in the Western Division may be experiencing s
Flood waters rising again
Flood waters are rising again in the Western Division with further heavy rain currently being experienced. Police have imposed a curfew in Ba Town from this morning as flood waters have again entered the main street. B
2 washed away by strong currents
The Nadi Weather Office, Police, DISMAC and the Works Ministry are warning people to stay indoors and not to try and cross or swim in flooded rivers, streams and culverts as strong currents have now claimed two lives. A
17 Hours On, No End In Sight
It is now 17 hours since the flooding began in Nadi, Ba and Lautoka and there is no end in sight at this stage with high tide coming in and rain continuing in these areas. The Nadi River burst its banks this morning and
Floods claim first life
The raging floods in the western division have claimed a life. Police are now urging members of the public to be careful during this time of adverse weather conditions. The call comes after a 19 year old was washed awa
Situation Worsens In Nadi
13 hours since flood waters entered Nadi Town, the situation is worsening with continuous rain and most of the roads and areas in and around Nadi Town flooded. Many homes and families have been severely affected and pe
Worst Flood Ever In Nadi-Residents
Hundreds of homes have been severely affected and all roads leading into and out of Nadi town are now under flood waters. All roads leading into Nadi Town are closed to all traffic. Our reporter, Gulsher Ali is in Nad
Flood Waters Enter Nadi Town
Flash floods are wreaking havoc in Ba, Nadi and Rakirakia as heavy rain continues this morning with DISMAC still in the dark on the number of families who have had to flee from their homes due to rising flood waters last
Expect More Heavy Rain, Strong Wind Tonight-Weather Office
Those living in Sigatoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki have been asked to start storing water now as water disruptions are expected tonight due to the current weather conditions. This has been confirmed by Works Ministry Spo
Shops Close As Flood Water Enter Rakiraki Town
Heavy rainfall from this morning has caused flash flooding in a number of places in the Western Division. Flood waters are now entering Rakiraki town and nearby areas and Rakiraki police are now advising people to try
No Cyclone Warning As Yet
There is no need for people to panic as there is no cyclone warning given as yet by the Meteorology Department, however lots of rain and strong winds can be expected from tomorrow. Department Director, Rajendra Prasad s
No Reply From NZ Govt On Interim PM’s Letter
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully said the Prime Minister John Key has not replied to the letter from Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama as yet because of the mixed messages being