Strong Winds Hit Kadavu
Kadavu experienced strong winds early this morning and is currently experiencing heavy rain. Namuana villager Waisea Tokaiqali said they were woken up by strong winds at around 1am which continues. He added the seas a
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Flood Waters Recede in West
Police at the Command Centre in Lautoka said flood waters are receding in many areas in the western division. ASP Jayanti Lal advised people to take precaution when using the roads. In Nadi: Police said the Nadi B
Flood Waters Recede
Water has receded in the Western Division and this has seen a few strategic roads been given the all clear by Police. The Lautoka Police Command Centre said that rain has ceased in many towns in the Western Division. I
Over 9,000 In 131 Evac Centres
Over 9 000 people are in the 131 evacuation centres set up to assist those affected by the flood around the country. Senior DISMAC officer Joji Satakala said that after their survey they have calculated 9529 evacuees in
77 Evac Centres Set Up in West
A total of 77 evacuation centres have been set up in the western division as people continue to experience heavy rain and strong winds. Senior DISMAC officer Joji Satakala said that though reports have reached them that
Soa Villagers Evacuated To Police Bure
Villagers of Soa in Nakorotubu, Ra are being evacuated to the Police Bure in Korovou as the Kings Road is still closed to traffic. Korovou Police confirmed the villagers could not go across as the roads to Nayavu, Wailo
Strong Wind Warning In Force
A strong wind warning is now in force for the Fiji group while a severe flash flood warning remains in place even though flood waters have started to recede for the time being in several areas. Nadi Weather Office Direc
Roofs Blown Away
Strong winds are now being experienced in most parts of Viti Levu and the roofs of about three homes in Wainbuku, nine miles have been blown away in the last hour. A farmer Ajit Singh said they are experiencing heavy ra
More Than 20 Houses Flooded
Flood waters have now gone into more than 20 houses in Korovatu Labasa after the continuous heavy rain and high tide in the last hour. A resident Mahen Prasad says people had to flee for their lives and have taken refug
Ba Still Under 2 Feet Of Water
The Lautoka Command Centre has confirmed Ba Town still remains under 2 feet of water however it is receeding at the moment. They also confirm that the Namosau, Wailele and Koronubu flats are also under water. They also
Water Level In Rewa Delta Recede
Floodwater levels in the Rewa Delta are receding. Police Assistant Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita confirmed this adding that though it is currently high tide, the villages in the Rewa Delta and in Nausori are not
Nadi Mayor Keeps Fingers Crossed
Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroiqica is keeping his fingers crossed that the worst may be over for Nadi Town after the high tide came in. Koroiqica says that he has just been briefed and the Nadi River has so far not burst its b
Ba Town Under No Threat: Mayor
Ba town Mayor, Praveen Bala says the town is under no threat with regards to the high tide this hour. Bala says that the latest he has received from his official is that water has started to recede and he is sure the to
Water Level Forces Closure Of Road
Police in Korovou confirmed the Kings road is closed to traffic due to the rising of the water level along Dawasamu, Nayavu, Wailotua, Naqia, Wainibuka and Korovou areas. It has been confirmed that 27 villagers who ar
Don’t Get Complacent: Weatherman
Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad warns that people should not get complacent even if waters start to recede at times. He says there will be severe flooding of the rivers in Nadi, Ba, Lautoka, Sigatoka and Re
Be Prepared For The Worst
Residents of Nausori, Tailevu, Rakiraki, Tavua, Ba, Lautoka, Nadi, Sigatoka - Get prepared now as severe flooding is expected in your areas tonight and early tomorrow morning. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Pras
Seven Dead, Three Missing
The death toll from the flash flooding that is currently experienced in the country has increased to 7 while 3 people are still missing. Police Deputy Director Operations SP Erami Raibe had confirmed that they have foun
Heavy Rain Starts Again In Nadi
Heavy rain has started again in Nadi and Nadi mayor Timoci Koroiqica said while some areas are already flooded he believes Nadi town would be flooded again tonight. A Votualevu family of 6 in Nadi are now bracing the
Flood Waters Still Rising In Ba
Flood waters are still rising and resident Sanjeet Maharaj said they expect severe flooding when the high tide comes in tonight. Meanwhile, a resident of Varadoli Ba who was in Ba town more than an hour ago said floo
Stop Being Complacent-Police
Police are once again calling on people to take the weather advisory seriously and not to go out to sea with the current weather we are facing Stop being complacent and learn to be responsible as innocent lives have bee