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Flood waters have reached some villages which are situated near the Sigatoka River bank. One of them is Yavulo Village. This is according to the Sigatoka Police Station who say the villagers are now moving to
Residents of the flood prone River Road settlement in Narere are grateful that it stopped raining in the area this morning. Parts of the settlement were flooded overnight and flood waters started receding at 8 o’cl
The Registrar of Political Parties has found various discrepancies in the List of Disclosures for donations to Unity Fiji and Freedom Alliance, and he has written to both parties to provide clarifications on the disclos
Close to 145 people are currently sheltering in 10 evacuation centres in the Western Division. Divisional Police Commander West, SSP Surend Sami says the evacuation centres are in Nadi, Rakiraki and Ba. SSP Sa
Thousands of people living in the Central Division are currently facing water cuts as the Waila Water Treatment Plant is having electrical issues. This has affected supply to the Raralevu, Wainibuku and Upper Tovat
A family in Cakaudrove whose home got damaged by strong winds during Tropical Cyclone Yasa is planning to use a cave close to their home as an evacuation centre if the weather intensifies. Ana Matakece of Qaraniku
5 people were rescued by police officers in Tavua last night while 4 people are missing. NDMO Director Vasiti Soko says they are also thankful to the Navy Search and Rescue Team for their assistance in rescuing the
There is no decision on an earlier curfew due to widespread flooding. National Disaster Management Office Director, Vasiti Soko says officials continue to monitor the situation and any changes will be known based
All maritime transport will be suspended from 6pm tonight. NDMO Director, Vasiti Soko says this has been decided by the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji. Please secure your boats and do not go out to sea unti
Yasawa-i-Rara villager, Kitione Tuni says they are preparing for the approaching weather system. Tuni says they are only experiencing rain at times and rough seas. He says they have taken precautionary measure
Civil servants in non-essential areas and living in low lying areas can go home now. NDMO Director, Vasiti Soko says this is to give time for people to prepare for the floods and the approaching system. Soko says
229 people are currently taking shelter in two evacuations centres in Savusavu. The families have moved to these evacuation centres as they have been experiencing strong winds and rain from last night. The two e
Batinikama and Nakama roads in Labasa have been closed due to flash flooding. Batinikama resident, Mohammed Muveen says the road services four villages and settlements. Muveen says a family has moved into the
Nadi River has burst its bank near Navo. The next high tide is at 6.58pm. People are advised to take necessary precautions and not to drive in flooded areas. Nadi Back Road from Korociri to the Pacific En
Flood waters are rising again in Rakiraki Town due to continuous heavy rain. According to Police, Qalau Road, Raiwasa Crossing, FSC Road and Waimari Bridge are flooded and closed to all traffic. Tavua Bridge i
Ba Town and a number of areas are still flooded. These areas include Koronubu, Varadoli, Moto, Toge, Veisaru and Balevuto. People are still experiencing heavy rain in Ba.
Nadi Back Road from Korociri to the Pacific Energy Service Station is flooded and is closed to all traffic while Nadi River has reached the critical level. The river level is now the same as Nadi Bridge. The next
B.S Charan Road in Luvu settlement in Lautoka is not accessible at the moment as it is flooded. There are more than 200 households in the area. Residents say at this stage, floodwaters have not entered any of
79% of students passed Year 13 external examinations while 74% passed Year 12 exams this year. The Education Ministry says both the results have noted a 1% decrease in the pass rate compared to last year. Mini
Nadi Bus Stand is starting to get flooded while the water-level at the Nadi River has reached the same level as the bridge. All other crossings in the Nadi area are currently closed off to traffic and pedestrians d
