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Residents of Ba are bracing themselves for another flooding tonight as heavy rain continues in Ba. Ba Mayor Pravin Bala said flood waters are expected to rise with high tide at about 9 o'clock tonight. Bala adds
The rainy weather in Labasa has claimed the life of a 4 year old child and authorities are again calling on parents to be extra careful. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed to Fijivillage news that the girl
Heavy rain has eased in Nadi in the last hour however Nadi mayor Timoci Koroiqica has called on residents living in low lying areas to start moving to higher ground before it gets dark. Koroiqica said flood waters are s
Water levels at the Labasa and Qawa river is receding very slowly however the DISMAC and Police continue to warn residents that the danger is not over yet. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri said some people from t
The rainy weather has taken its toll on the roads in Nadi town and residents are finding great difficulty in moving around. Speaking to Fijivillage news, Namaka resident, Riaz Ali said that the pot-holes are so huge and
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase after visiting the flood affected areas in Nadi and Sigatoka yesterday said the devastation caused by recent floods is far more serious than what most people can imagine. Qarase sai
For the third time in as many days the Nadi River has once again burst its banks. Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroiqica has confirmed flood waters are beginning to enter into villages in the low lying areas with some places in t
Former Interim Minister and resident of Valley road, Lekhram Vayeshnoi has called on authorities to supply immediate food rations to villagers who have been badly affected by recent flooding. Vayeshnoi said he has toure
The Fiji Retailers Association said the Military needs to be deployed right away to work with the people rehabilitate quickly. President, Himmat Lodhia said there are Military personnel in every division and they should
The Interim Prime Minister is right now touring the disaster zones, areas affected and evacuation centres in the Western Division. Commodore Frank Bainimarama was briefed by DISMAC officials on the situation so far whil
The wet weather continues to have a devastating effect on the Tourism operators as Rosie Holidays recorded over $2 million in cancellations over the last few days. Rosie Holidays General Manager Tony Whitton said they h
The road from Lautoka to Nadi is still closed since the Lomolomo, Natabua and Lovu flats are still under about 2 feet of water. Williams and Gosling staff Marama Tamanitoakula told Fijivillage News from Navutu that the
The increase in flood waters in most parts of the district of Wailevu West in Savusavu has forced the Cakaudrove Provincial assessment team to return to their offices. Provincial Administrator Alipate Bolalevu has confi
Telecom Fiji Limited has confirmed that the telecommunication services to the most parts of the Western and Northern divisions have been restored. Public Relations Officer Irene Miller confirms that the TFL Ba and Nadi
The United States government will be providing immediate assistance of $50,000 for those affected by flooding in Fiji. This has been confirmed by US Ambassador Steve McGann who said they will assess a further appropriat
Flood waters are slowly receding in most villages along Wailevu West in Savusavu but it has left a lot of damages to houses and farms. Naiqaqi villager Selai Dileba said flooding entered their village twice from 12pm to
With thousands of people facing telecommunication difficulties, Telecom Fiji Limited is now offering free access to its customers for all inter-regional calls during this national crisis between certain times. Spokesper
Flood waters in Nadi town have not risen in the main town and according to Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroqica, people should not relax as rain continues. He added that the curfew is still on in Nadi town. However, Nadi busi
As part of its Hare Krishna Food Relief Programme, the Hare Krishna Lautoka Temple will be distributing cooked food to the people in evacuation centres in Nadi, Lautoka and Ba. Coordinator Dr Rajesh Maharaj told Fijivil
Flood waters have receded in some parts but people in Rakiraki are still experiencing heavy rain. A director of Bhima Group of Companies Shiu Nadan said most of the businesses in Rakiraki have been affected since last w
