No power in certain areas
As strong winds continue in the Central and Eastern Division, there are reports that there is no power supply in Koronivia, Nausori as many root crops have been damaged. Koronivia Crime Zone One secretary Kamlesh Chand
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Ministry receives freezer containers from AUSAID
The Health Ministry received a donation of freezer containers from AUSAID to help with the morgue situation. Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said a freezer container each will be placed at the CWM Hospital and the La
Vessels drifting along Suva harbor
Reports from the Suva harbor is that some unmanned vessels came loose from their mooring and started drifting and are sitting on the reef. An eyewitness said as wind speeds picks up two more vessels have also come loose
Situation Report:
Looking at reports on the infrastructure damages we have received so far. Savusavu: Savusavu is experiencing power blackouts particularly at Savusavu Hospital due to broken power lines Electricians are trying to re
Damages to health centres in North
The Health Ministry has recorded damages to its health centres in Taveuni with part of the roof at some of the buildings blown off earlier today. Health Ministry Spokesperson, Iliesa tora said that the roof for the Acci
NFA rescues 44 people in Labasa
Firefighters in Labasa have had to rescue close to forty people who were stranded after the sudden rise of the Labasa River. The Firefighters rescued 44 people in the Korowiri area, Nacula village and Wasavolu village i
Houses damaged by hurricane force winds
A number of houses in Korotari, Labasa have been damaged by hurricane force winds. A resident Ranjeet Kumar said destructive winds have uprooted trees. He also said the water level in the Korotari River is rising rapid
Gau feels full brunt of Tomas
People in the village of Nacavanadi in Gau are already feeling the full brunt of Hurricane Tomas. Village head man Tevita Waqa said at high tide tonight the sea water entered the village and flooded 8 houses and the new
Practice hygiene at evacuation centres
A call has been made to all those people sheltering at evacuation centres to please practice hygiene as the country is still experiencing an outbreak of typhoid cases. Ministry liaison officer, Iliesa Tora said that Hea
Hurricane Tomas situation report
Labasa Police are now helping people living in the Labasa town area to move to evacuation centres. Regional Police Commander Northern, SSP Luke Qionibaravi said the water level in the Labasa River is increasing due to
Strong winds still being felt
People in the Northern division continue to feel very strong winds and continous heavy rain, which are now the direct effects of Hurricane Tomas. This situation is expected to remain for the Northern division for a num
Arrangements made for stranded tourists
Hotels and resorts around the country have made the necessary arrangements to accommodate tourists who are now stranded in Fiji until airline services resume. Fiji Hoteliers Association President Dixon Seeto said those
Nearly 6000 people in evacuation centres
Close to 6000 people are now taking shelter at evacuation centres in the Northern, Central and Eastern division. At a briefing in the last hour, DISMAC Official Anthony Blake confirmed that evacuation centers are also b
Hurricane Tomas nears Udu Point
People in the Northern division continue to feel very strong winds and continous heavy rain, which are now the direct effects of Hurricane Tomas. This situation is expected to remain for the Northern division for a num
All forms of communications cut off for Vanua Levu
Now, serious concerns are being raised on the plight of thousands of residents in areas in Vanua Levu as all forms of communications have been cut off. Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said they are unable to get on the g
North feels full brunt of Tomas
People in the Northern division are now feeling very strong winds and continuous heavy rain, which are now the direct effects of Hurricane Tomas. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said the full brunt of Hurr
North feeling direct effects of Tomas
People in the Northern division are now feeling strong winds and heavy rain, which are now the direct effects of Hurricane Tomas. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said the full brunt of Hurricane Tomas has
Labasa Police help residents move to evacuation centres
Labasa Police are now helping people living in the Labasa town area to move to evacuation centres. Regional Police Commander Northern, SSP Luke Qionibaravi said the water level in the Labasa river is increasing due to h
Close to 6000 take shelter at evacuation centres
Close to 6000 people are now taking shelter at evacuation centres in the Northern, Central and Eastern division. At a briefing in the last hour, DISMAC Official Anthony Blake confirmed that evacuation centers are also
Residents in North now without power
Residents in the Northern Division are now without electricity as FEA has switched off power as a precautionary measure. This is the confirmation from Commissioner Northern Colonel Inia Seruiratu. Colonel Seruiratu