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Strong winds are still being felt in Kadavu and Lagalevu Villager George O'Connor said they have woken up to a sea of destruction this morning. The Southern Lau group also experienced heavy rain and strong winds.
The residents of Navua and Pacific Harbour are now waiting for daylight to ascertain the damages. Resident Matai Akoula said with the high tide and rainfall in the highlands, water is expected to rise.
DISMAC in the Western Division has confirmed that total of 81 people are homeless today in the West as strong winds and heavy rainfall damaged their homes. According to officials, six houses in Naibalebale, two houses i
As Tropical Cyclone Mick ploughs towards the Southern Lau group, the danger is not over for people living along the Navua and Rewa rivers as flash flooding is expected when the high tide comes in at 5:30 this morning. D
Viria village in Naitasiri is being evacuated as all the women and children have been moved to the nearby settlement while the men remain in the village. Turaga-Ni-Koro of Viria Waisea Nacou said that the water level co
A storm warning remains in force for Beqa, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands as Tropical Cyclone Mick moves towards the Southern Lau group. A gale force warning is in force for Lomaiviti, Moala and the Lau group while a
The villagers of Lagalevu in Kadavu are preparing themselves for one of the worst destructions to have been caused by the strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Mick. George O'Connor from Lagalevu said that most of the
Tropical Cyclone Mick has claimed two lives. DISMAC officials have confirmed that a class eight student from Drala village in Nadarivatu was trying to move to somewhere safe last night when a tree fell on him and he die
A primary school in Tailevu has been flooded and Lodoni Advisory member Mohammed Shameem said 5 quarters have been affected. He said some houses in Tailevu have also been damaged and a church has been completely destro
As a result of the damages due to Cyclone Mick, power supply to most areas in Viti Levu has been shut down. The Fiji Electricity Authority revealed that for the whole of the Western Division from Rakirki to Sigatoka and
The Queens and Kings Highway remain closed to all traffic until further notice due to landslides, flooding and broken tree and power lines. The Kings Road is closed at Korovou, Qelekura, Wailotua, Naqia, and Nayavu brid
A Tropical Cyclone storm warning remains in force for Vatulele, Beqa, Kadavu, Moala and nearby smaller islands as the eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick drifts further away from Viti Levu. A gale force warning is in force for
About 106 people are taking shelter at the evacuation centers in Navua area. DISMAC's Viliame Tuimanu said people should not get complacent as they expect water levels to rise again when the high tide comes in at 5:
The eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is slowly moving away from Viti Levu rapidly and heading towards the Southern Lau group. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said while the cyclone is moving away, the prospects
Tropical Cyclone Mick has claimed a life in Sigatoka where a villager is believed to have drowned while returning from his farm earlier this afternoon. Sigatoka Police confirm the matter was reported at Keiyasi Police P
The Southern Lau group is now being pounded by heavy winds and strong winds. Temo, who is the Post Master on Naroi village, Moala, said trees are being uprooted as the strong winds take its toll. The village of Yaro
Delailasakau village headman Ratu Lino has tonight declared that they do not know what will be left for them when daylight breaks tomorrow. Delailasakau is a village in the highlands of Naitasiri where the flight PC121
The eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is located just off shore from Navua as the system continues to move rapidly away from Viti Levu. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said strong winds are expected to continue
Close to 200 families are now affected in the Navua area as the Navua flats are under two feet of water. 60 houses in Vunibau village, 70 homes in Deuba village along with houses in Sadro and Saniveiuto in Navua are als
Water levels in the Navua River continue to rise and people are now seeking assistance to move to higher ground. Acting Director for the National Disaster Centre Pajiliai Dobui said the Navy, Prisons and Police officers
