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The people of Vanua Levu are still facing heavy rain and the winds are still strong and the water levels continue to rise. Commissioner Northern, Colonel Inia Seruiratu has confirmed that there are broken power lines o
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 liason office, Iliesa Tora said that Healt
A curfew will be imposed for the Central and Eastern division from 8pm to 7am tomorrow morning. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt. Col. Neumi Leweni confirmed in the last hour that the curfew for the Northern divis
A hurricane warning remains in force for the eastern half of Vanua Levu, Cikobia, Taveuni, Rabi, Kioa, Yacata, Koro, Gau, Batiki, Nairai, Wakaya, Makogai and nearby smaller islands. A storm warning is in force for the
All schools throughout Fiji will be closed again tomorrow. Education Minister Filipe Bole said after liaising with DISMAC and looking at the weather situation they have decided that all schools will be closed tomorrow.
Looking at the situation report from the other areas also under hurricane warning: Residents in Lakeba in Macuata are now being told to take shelter in the nearby caves. Lakeba villager Kusima Kulivusu said the villag
More people are now opting to move to evacuation centers in the northern division as Hurricane Tomas approaches. Acting Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said around 5,000 people are taking shelter at the evacuation center
A total of 2558 people are now taking shelter in evacuation centers in the Northern and Eastern division. Acting Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said 46 evacuation centers are now occupied. DISMAC teams on the ground sa
The people in the North are experiencing very strong winds and heavy rain at the moment. However, Commissioner Northern Colonel Inia Seruiratu has confirmed that information coming in is very sketchy. Seruiratu has
A curfew will be imposed for the central and eastern division from 8pm to 7am tomorrow morning. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt. Colonel Neumi Leweni confirmed in the last hour that the curfew for the Northern di
Just a few minutes ago, residents on the island of Kioa experienced strong winds that saw the roof of one of the houses blown away. Villager David Taulia said the winds have picked up with the young village boys heading
The Korotari River is now rising. A resident Ranjeet Kumar said the situation has worsened since last night as they are experiencing strong winds now. He also said people have started moving to higher ground.
Telecom Fiji Limited has revealed that they have received confirmation that telecommunications to Cikobia via satellite services have been disrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Tomas. Public relations Officer, Vanes
Savusavu resident Elizabeth Weatherall said the weather has deteriorated since last night however they have taken all precautionary measures to weather out the hurricane. Meanwhile, in Labasa, a secondary school has
People in the Suva-Nausori corridor, starting from the Rewa Delta to Togalevu, are requested to store water as water disruptions are expected today. Water Authority spokesperson Maika Nagalu said they are purifying wate
The nationwide curfew has just been lifted by the government. However, it is expected to be imposed again when the need arises. This has just been confirmed by Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Lewen
All bus services remain suspended All bus services will remain suspended for now. Fiji Bus Operators Association President Zane Dean said the decision has been made to ensure the safety of the people and they will advi
Hurricane Tomas has intensified overnight and is now close to a category four hurricane. Hurricane Tomas has intensified further overnight with average winds of now 90 knots close to the centre. Tomas has been moving
Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said very severe damage is now expected in Cikobia. He said the central and western division may not get the full brunt of the hurricane. However, strong winds will definit
Strong winds have destroyed seven homes on Qamea Island in the last hour. Qamea resident Rajesh Chandra told Fijivillage that everyone is now moving to more secure homes. He said people are scared as they do not know
