Mick passes over Navua
The eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is located just near Navua now and the system is moving rapidly. This means that Tropical Cyclone Mick will hit Navua, Suva, Tailevu and Nausori in the next hour or two. Nadi Weather Of
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Go to evac centres, Navua residents told
Navua residents are now being asked to move immediately to the 5 evacuation centres set up in the town as the Navua River continues to rise and is expected to burst its banks by midnight tonight. DISMAC Acting Director
Monasavu plantations, crops damaged
As Tropical Cyclone Mick progresses on its course, the residents in Nadarivatu reveal that they are experiencing very strong winds. Master Inoke Namataga from Nadarivatu High School near Monasavu said the strong wind ha
TC Mick passing over Monasavu
The eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is located just over the Monasavu area and is now moving more rapidly. This means that Tropical Cyclone Mick will hit Navua, Suva, Tailevu and Nausori early this evening rather than late
Bridges flooded
Several bridges in the Korovou and Nausori area are flooded. These include Vuci South Road, Waituri bridge, Naqali bridge, Waima bridge, Qelekuro bridge, Vatuwaqa bridge in Naitasiri, and flood waters are almost above t
Air Pacific cancels flights
All Pacific Sun flights have been cancelled for today while other inbound Air Pacific flights have been cancelled as a result of the bad weather conditions brought about by Tropical Cyclone Mick. According to a press st
FEA shuts power
Please be mindful of fallen power lines and treat every power line as live. 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 rev
Major roads closed
Major roads in the Western, Central and Northern Division have been closed as a result of very heavy rain currently being experienced around the country. The Transport Ministry and Department of National Roads said stro
DISMAC assesses Lautoka damage
Tropical Cyclone Mick has caused major structural damages to homes, roads and farms in the Western Division. DISMAC Media Officer Western Nacanieli Lomani said it is now calm in Lautoka and their teams are out to assess
Strong winds hit Navua, river rising
A number of corrugated iron and timber structures are being damaged by the strong winds in the Navua area. Deuba resident Matai Akoula said the flying debris and corrugated iron sheets are posing a lot of danger for res
Mick now a category 2 cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Mick which is now located in Viti Levu is now upgraded to a category 2 cyclone. The speed of the cyclone is also increasing. For category two, it means that the winds will be stronger and as we had e
8 evacuation centres set up
The National Disaster Centre is now calling on all people staying in squatter settlements and areas near rivers to move the 8 evacuation centres set up around the country. Acting Director Paijiliai Dobui said they have
Ministry closes roads as precaution
The Transport Ministry has revealed that the Edinburgh Drive in Suva is now closed as a precautionary measure due to the current weather condition. Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said there is a likelihood o
Rewa River rising continuously
The situation in Koroqaqa, Nausori, is worsening. A resident and a bus driver Ramesh Prasad said the Rewa River is continuously rising. He said many people from Baulevu could not go home due to huge trees which fell o
TC Mick picks up speed, near Lautoka
Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad confirmed that the cyclone has picked up speed and the eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is very close to Lautoka. Prasad also said the eye of Tropical Cyclone Mick is quite ex
Situation report
The Transport Ministry has just revealed that they will be closing the Edinburgh Drive in Suva this hour as a precautionary measure due to the current weather condition. Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said i
Viwa villagers assess damage
The heavy rain and strong winds have eased in Viwa village in Yasawa and villagers are assessing the damage of Cyclone Mick. Viwa village Turaga ni Koro Pauliasi Tunisau said looking at the situation there will be no fo
NFA dispatches rescue teams
The National Fire Authority's emergency rescue team and swift water rescue team have been dispatched in the Northen, Western and Central divisions to rescue people in need. NFA's Acting Chief Fire Officer Tupou
Kings road closed to all traffic
The Transport Ministry has revealed that the Kings road has been closed to all traffic. This has been confirmed by Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqanaibete. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqanaibete said they have receive
Roofs blown away in Yasawas
Reports out of Yasawa, they are now experiencing damaging strong winds, rain and rising water levels the full brunt of Tropical Cyclone Mick. A number of families in the smaller islands in the Yasawa group had to flee t