1 dead, 2 drowned, 2 missing
As Tropical Cyclone Mick leaves Fiji, it has left one person dead, two are believed to have drowned while two fishermen are still missing at sea. A Class eight student from Drala village in Nadarivatu died instantly whe
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Cyclone, flood assessment begins
The Cyclone and flood assessment has begun in the Western Division. Commissioner Western, Joeli Cawaki said senior officials from his office and DISMAC met with other stakeholders in Lautoka this morning to decide on d
Villagers slowly move back home
Various villages in the Bua District are now slowly moving back to their homes and taking stock of the damages caused by Tropical Cyclone Mick. Bua Provincial Administrator, Jone Bacau said they are receiving reports fr
Major roads now open
Many major roads around the country are now open however in some places the Transport Ministry is calling for motorists to exercise caution. Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said they have just received word f
Residents face water problems
In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Mick, water supply in several areas has been affected while supply to some areas is currently being monitored. Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said this is due to n
Residents start cleaning up
Residents in Navua are now trying to get on with their lives following Tropical Cyclone Mick. A Suva businesswoman Sangeeta Reddy who headed down to the town this morning to check up on her family members said that resi
1,986 staying at evac centres
A total number of 1,986 people are staying at evacuation centres around the Western division. DISMAC officer Taniela Wacokecoke said after his team paid a visit yesterday they managed to move more than 300 families to
Bodies to be cleared from morgues
The Health Ministry is requesting people to collect the bodies of their loved ones from mortuaries due to the power shutdown. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said while they do have backup generators, they want the bodies col
Flood waters enter houses in Baulevu landing
Flood waters have entered houses in Baulevu landing. A caller from the area, Meena Kumar said flood waters started rising from this morning. Meanwhile, many farmers in Baulevu have lost their crops due to heavy flo
Few bus companies to operate
The Fiji Bus Operators Association said only a few bus companies are operating today. Association General Secretary Rohit Latchan said these buses are providing services between the Suva-Nausori corridor. Earlier this
Queens road now open
Edinburgh Drive and Reservoir Road is now open to all traffic. The Queens Road is now open. One lane has been opened in the last few minutes in Navua. However, most roads around the country remain closed. Transport M
Bus operations put on hold
The Fiji Bus Operators Association said buses will not operate until the roads and debris are cleared in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Mick last night. Association General Secretary Rohit Latchan said majority of t
TC Mike on verge of leaving
Tropical Cyclone Mick is on the verge of leaving Fiji. This has been confirmed by the Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad who said however people should still expect occasional rainy and windy conditions today.
Civil service to continue as normal
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the civil service will continue as normal today. Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand has confirmed this morning that those civil servants who have not been affected b
Flood waters rise along Rewa river
Areas surrounding the Rewa River are right now experiencing a rise in flood waters. Koroqaqa resident Vijay Nath said some houses are still under flood waters adding that if the water level keeps rising many other place
Queens, Kings Highway remains closed
Most roads around the country remain closed. Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said they are still gathering and assessing the situation and will make a decision soon. The Queens and Kings Highway remai
All clinics at CWM closed
All clinics are closed at the CWM Hospital except for the Accident and Emergency Department. Assistant Secretary Public Health Dr Jo Koroivueta said some smaller hospitals will be open to people who have been affected b
Gale wind warning remains in force
The Nadi Weather Office said a gale warning remains for Kadavu, Lomaiviti, Lau and the Moala group and nearby smaller islands as Tropical Cyclone Mick moves through the Southern Lau group. A strong wind warning is in fo
Two swept away by strong current
Two people were swept away by strong currents in Ra and Sigatoka while one was killed by a falling tree. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that a 23 year old villager is believed to
Damages being assessed
Works Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said their people have left this morning to assess damage on our roads and to see if it is safe however at this point in time roads will remain closed. Waqainabete sa