Heavy Rain Continues in Nadi
Flood waters in Nadi town continue to rise as heavy rain has started again. Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroiqica said there is about 2 feet of water in town. He has stressed that a curfew is in place in Nadi. Meanwhile, Na
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Flood Waters Recede in Labasa
Flood waters have receded in Labasa town, however, other areas which were affected by flood waters last night still remain affected. A resident in Nasekula, Labasa, Avinesh Prasad confirmed flood waters in the town is u
Flood Takes Toll on Ba
The flood has taken its toll on the people in Ba and most of the residents are helpless and help seems to be slow in reaching them. Speaking to Fijivillage, Veisaru resident Gyan Singh said the effects have been so bad
FJC Results Out
The Fiji Junior Examination results are now ready, however, due to the adverse weather conditions, the results are being withheld. Interim Minister for Education Filipe Bole said although usually the results are dissemi
More Rain For Fiji Group
A severe flood warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji group today. Severe flooding of the major rivers is also expected. Nadi Weather Office director Rajendra Prasad said the north has received a lo
Severe Flood Warning in Force
A severe flood warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji group today. Severe flooding of the major rivers is also expected. We start off this hour with an update from the northern division. There is about t
Curfew To Be Extended
Flood waters have also entered the Labasa Police Station and people are unable to contact police officers for help. Police Deputy Director of Operations SP Erami Raibe said the Police Quarters are also damaged and nearl
Floods Close Labasa Roads
Most areas in Labasa have been affected by flooding last night. Most roads in Labasa have also been closed to all traffic. These include Wairiki, Naduna, Naduri, Seva, Lakeba, Delaikoro, Urata, Qawa, Wainikoro, Coqeloa
High Tide Poses Grave Danger
The trend of extra high tides is posing a grave danger during the flash floods triggered by the heavy downpour that is experienced around the country in the Viti Levu and Vanua Levu regions. DISMAC principal officer Paj
Nadi Town Remains Closed
Nadi town remains closed this morning as the threat of more flooding looms. This has been confirmed by Western Command Centre's SP Tasivatu Vasuroi who said at this moment, the Nadi bus-stand is still under 5 feet o
Flood Waters Recede in Lautoka
Flood waters in Lautoka city have receded and the Queens Highway between Lautoka and Ba and also to Nadi is now accessible, however, motorists are urged to take precautions. Lautoka police said flood waters in Lautoka c
No Access To Sigatoka Town
Commuters will not be able to access Sigatoka Town as Police say the main road in the area remains closed. The Western Police Command Centre said that Sigatoka is experiencing heavy rain and they are advising the public
Water Recedes In Parts Of Ba/Tavua
Water has receded in most parts of Ba and Tavua areas. This was confirmed by DISMAC official, Ilaitia Tora this morning. Meanwhile Police have revealed that people will be able to travel from Ba to Lautoka as flood
Flood Waters In Labasa Still Rising
There is about two metres of flood waters in the Labasa town. Assistant Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri who has just surveyed the area says that flood waters are still rising in the Town. He says there is a compl
9 Rescued From Flood Waters
Nine people have just been rescued from their Bila Home in Namaka as flood waters rushed into their house. The Police Command Centre in lautoka says that the family had to be rescued as they were surprised with the sudd
Labasa Town In Complete Darkness
The Labasa Town has been covered in complete darkness after a power blackout. DISMAC is once again bracing themselves for an increase in the number of people seeking assistance at the evacuation centres set up in the
Waiqaidra Residents Await First Light
Residents in Waqaidra in Wainikoro are now waiting for first light this morning to assess the damages flood waters have inflicted in their farming community. Resident Ashneel Chand said that four houses in their farming
Nadi Experiences Strong Winds
Strong wind is now affecting Nadi with a resident saying that this is not a good sign for the Town. Nawaka Resident Dinesh Prasad said that the rain has not let up in the town area and adds the best action would be for
Severe Flood Warning Remains in Force
A severe flood warning remains in force for the Fiji group and Rotuma. The Nadi Weather Office confirmed that a strong wind warning is also now in force for the Fiji group as an active South Pacific Convergence zone ass
Military/Police Rescue People From Homes
Labasa, Nadi and Rakiraki towns are now flooded and the Military and Police teams are currently trying to rescue people from their homes in the Labasa area after the Labasa river broke its banks at around 9:30 this even