Flood Warning Still In Place
The National Disaster Management Office is reminding people that despite the ray of sunshine we saw in the morning around Suva, the flood warning is still in place for the whole of Fiji. Deputy DISMAC Director, Patiliai
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Emergency Response Teams Out On Field
There are currently 19 pre-positioned containers around the country containing disaster relief packs ready for immediate distribution. This has been confirmed by Fiji Red Cross Society Disaster Coordinator, Vuli Gauna w
Interim Govt Will Do All It Can
The interim cabinet will have a meeting tomorrow to get the full extent of damages caused by the recent flooding and the Interim Prime Minister said the interim government will do all it can to reach out to all who have
DISMAC Refutes Claims Of Not Providing Food Rations
The DISMAC Western Office has refuted claims that they are not providing food rations to those affected in the Western Division. Taniela Vocevoce said they have been providing food rations to all evacuation centres in N
NZ Govt Makes $100,000 Available For Flood Relief
The New Zealand Government has made $100,000 available for flood relief. In a statement released this afternoon, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully said the funding was being made available to the Fijian Red Cross
More Rain Expected
People living in the low lying areas have been advised to take precautions as more rain is expected from today. Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said rain bands are developing again and this is mainly occur
Families Plead For Assistance
Families in flood hit areas in Lokia and Nakaikogo in Rewa are now pleading for assistance from the authorities as they have no food or clean drinking water. Our reporter Dhanjay Deo reporting from Koronivia. Nausor
People Sheltered At School Without Food
The Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroiqica said they are currently facing a lot of problems in cleaning Nadi Town due to water shortage. Koroiqica has stressed that they are still not allowing people to come to town. While
No Water In Ba Mission Hospital
There is no water at the Ba Mission Hospital for patients and staff. Former MP and Rarawai resident Gaffar Ahmed has called on the PWD to provide water supply as soon as possible . He adds that about 800 houses in
Bank Activates Disaster Relief Package
Westpac Banking Corporation today activated its special disaster relief package for customers seriously affected by bad weather and flooding. The Bank has announced it would donate $50,000 towards the flood relief effor
Dr Neil Sharma New Health Minister
The Interim Government has today made two major announcements in the appointment of a new Interim Health Minister and a new Public Service Commission. Dr Neil Sharma has been appointed the new Interim Health Minister, w
Flood Waters Recede Slowly At Naqali Bridge
Flood waters at the Naqali Bridge is receding slowly and the villagers in Naqali have been forced to cater for more than 300 villagers who have been stranded there since last Friday. Our Reporter, Penijamini Seru is in
Prepare For Shortage Of Supply
Markets around Fiji which rely heavily on the products from the Sigatoka Valley will have to be prepared for a shortage of supply. Former Interim Minister Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi who hails from Waya Village on the banks of
Insurance Houses Asked To Assist
Fiji Retailers Association has urged insurance houses to assist businesses in the Western Division which have been badly affected by flood waters. Fiji Retailers Association President Himmat Lodhia said he has spoken to
Nausori Airport Still Closed
The Nausori Airport is still closed. This has been confirmed by Airports Fiji Limited Nausori Manager Timoci Ravanua, who said while water outside the terminal is receeding they will not open the airport just yet. Rava
Kings/Queens Highway Still Unsafe
The Kings and Queens Highway are still unsafe for travel at this stage. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete confirms there are factors which prevent safe travel through these highways adding that the Kings Highway will re
Ba Council Arranges For Water
The Ba Town Council has made arrangements with individuals to provide drinking water in Ba. Mayor Praveen Bala said people can only get drinking water from some areas in and outside town. Meanwhile, a business owner
Dairy Farmers Lose A Lot
Dairy farmers in the Tailevu, Naitasiri and Rewa areas are losing a lot in income everyday with milking stopped, livestock moved and some dead as a result of the floods. Spokesperson Vijendra Prakash said they are reall
3,281 At Evac Centers In West
A total of 3,281 people are now at evacuation centres in the Western Division. Dismac's Western Command Centre confirmed 50 evacuation centres are in operation with the highest number of evacuees reported in Nadi wi
Ministry To Decide On Highways
Works Ministry officials are expected to confirm later this morning on whether the Queens and Kings Highways are safe to travel. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said while the flood waters have receded along the highw