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With the Labasa River bursting its banks earlier this evening, a Bulileka Labasa Resident has expressed concern that he is not able to contact his relatives. Vijen Niwas said that the telephone lines are down and he can
Mayor Timoci Koroiqica confirms that Nadi town is flooded again and all roads leading into are flooded and are being manned by the security forces. The Nadi River is still rising with the Nadi Bus stand is now under
Flood waters are now slowly receding in Rakiraki town. Resident, Sanjeet Maharaj said rain has eased in the area. Apart from experiencing heavy rain Villagers of Vitawa, in Rakiraki also felt strong winds which shoo
The Sigatoka Valley Road has been deemed accessible only upto Loma Nursing Station and Police are cautioning residents to be careful as water is rising in the area. Nadroga, Sigatoka and Navosa are currently experiencin
The Nadi and the Labasa rivers have burst their banks in the last hour as heavy rain continues. The Nadi River burst its banks as the high tide came in at around 8:30 this evening. Our reporter Gulsher Ali confirmed th
There is now about four feet of water in the Rakiraki town. Resident Sanjeet Maharaj said majority of the areas are flooded and flood waters are rising at a dramatic rate. Meanwhile, about 200 people are stranded in
Flood waters continues to rise in the Nadi and Labasa rivers as heavy rain continues and DISMAC is warning that these rivers are expected to burst their banks within the hour. A curfew has been declared in the towns of
Flood waters have started to enter some parts of the Labasa town area and Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that water is entering the shops along the main street. Sokomuri also confirmed that more peop
The Labasa River has reached two villages of Nacula and Naqai and people are preparing to evacuate. A resident of Baigan Vanua Batanikama, Veer Chand confirms that flood waters have already entered some homes and more
The Nadi River is at the brink of bursting its banks and Nadi Mayor, Timoci Koroiqica said it is very likely that flood waters will enter the town area again when high tide comes in at around 8pm. Koroiqica said they
A landslide in Talaiya Ba has completely damaged a house. A resident Imraan Khan said the landslide this evening has also damaged the Talaiya cemetery. Meanwhile, more than 100 people are stuck in between Tavua and
The Qalitu, Vitogo Road is now closed to all traffic as there is a landslide. A Qalitu resident Rajendra Sharma is calling on all motorists to avoid using the route. The Vuda Point Road is inaccessible now as it is n
The search is now underway for a woman who was swept away by strong current in Vatukoula this afternoon. Deputy Director Police Operations Erami Raibe confirmed that she was returning from her farm with her daughter son
Curfew declared in Ba, Lautoka, Nadi and Sigatoka. Police Deputy Director Operations, Erami Raibe confirms that the curfew period starts from 6 o’clock tonight to 6am tomorrow. Raibe said they are closely monitor
A severe flood warning has been issued for the whole of the Fiji group and a strong wind warning is now in force for the Fiji group and Rotuma. A warning has also been issued for severe flooding of major rivers. Nadi We
Labasa river has burst its banks in the higher areas. DISMAC Official Patiliai Dobui is now calling people of Labasa to move to higher grounds as the situation may worsen later in the evening. Dobui also confirms t
Flood waters have again entered some shops in Ba town. A resident Anil Amin said flood waters increased rapidly in the last three hours. All telephone lines in the Ba area are down. Telecom Lautoka has confirmed th
In Lautoka, the Vuda Point Road is inaccessible now as it is now flooded and residents are warning commuters who use the road to get to Lautoka. Speaking to Fijivillage news, Vuda Point resident, Vinay Prakash said abo
The situation is expected to worsen in Rakiraki town. Resident Sanjeet Maharaj said it is raining heavily and matters could get worse with the high tide in the evening. Meanwhile, Tavua Town Mayor Chandra Singh said
Heavy rainfall in Nadi has forced the closure of Nadi Back road again. A Nadi resident, Dinesh Pillay said flood waters are again rising in the river. He said there is no water and power supply in many parts of Nadi.
