Five Villages Still Flooded
Flood water in Rewa is receding however many residential areas are still flooded. Five villages along the banks of the Rewa River are still flooded. Our reporter Mika Kaloucava said the villages of Toga, Muana,
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No Power In Main Nausori Town
There is no power supply in the main Nausori town since last night. Nausori Mayor Jagdish Bali had confirmed that power went off last night and they are currently liaising with FEA about the situation. According to Bal
Normalize Water Supply: Ba Mayor
Ba Mayor Praveen Bala has called on PWD to normalize water supply as soon as possible so that shop owners can start cleaning up after flood waters receded overnight. Bala said this is a major problem for shop owners now
Khan Offers Ba Residents Borehole For Water
The manager for Dr. Sahu Khan Football Academy has offered residents of Ba to utilize their borehole for drinking water. Chandra Segran said people will be allowed to bring in buckets and containers to fill in water at
Nadi Workers Create Temporary Drive Through
The Nadi Town Council workers are now creating a temporary makeshift drive through as part of the entrance in Nadi town in front of Namotomoto village from the airport side of the bridge, has been washed away. Nadi Town
Thousands At Evacuation Centres
Close to 9,400 people are currently staying at evacuation centres around the country hoping that flood waters recede in their areas so that they can safely return to their homes. The National Disaster Awareness Centre h
Flood Waters In Rewa River Receding
Flood waters in Rewa river is receding. The Joint Operations Command Center at the Central Police Station had confirmed that they have seen flood waters going down in the last hour however some areas are still flooded.
Sleepless Nights For Nausori Residents
Many Nausori residents who live in the low lying areas had sleepless nights yesterday as flood waters rose in Rewa River. Jitendra Singh of Waila Nausori said the road leading to his house is still under 5 feet of water
Police Extend Search For Two Girls
Police have extended their search of two missing girls to the nearby rivers of Malabi Wainibuka who died after a landslide in Wainibuka on Saturday night. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe said it was a h
Flood Waters In Ba Fully Receded
Ba Police have confirmed that flood waters in Ba town and many areas outside town has fully receded and roads are open to all traffic. Some areas like Votua in the interior of Ba are still flooded due to blocked drains.
Specialist Team Assembled For West
A specialist team has been assembled to head to the Western Division this morning to assess and fix damages to pumping stations. The team will be leaving early this morning so that water is restored as soon as possible.
Refrain From Using Major Highways
People are being urged to refrain from using the major highways at this stage as several roads remain flooded around the country. Works Ministry officials are now on the ground to carry out the assessment whether the Ki
Strong Wind Warning Remains In Force
The Weather office in Nadi is reminding people that a strong wind warning remains in force for Northern Vanua Levu, Yasawas and Mamanuca, Northern Koro and Northern Lau Waters and the Vatuira Passage. However the severe
It Will Take Months To Return To Normal
A resident of Nadi town Dinesh Pillay said it will take the Jetset town months to return to its normal look. Pillay who operates his business near the Nadi Temple and is currently at Nadi Back Road Mobil Service Station
Old Sigatoka Bridge Collapses
The Old Sigatoka Bridge has collapsed as the Sigtoka river continues to rise. Sigatoka Police Station Officer in Charge, Aliposo Vakaloloma that the bridge collapsed under the weight of the flood waters and the nearby v
Water Levels Rising Rapidly In Rewa River
Water levels are rising rapidly in the Rewa River and residents are being urged to prepare for the worst as the Nausori town is expected to be flooded by five this afternoon. DISMAC Official Chandra Prakash told Fijivi
Sigatoka River Bursts Its Bank
Sigatoka river has burst its banks and people are now moving to higher ground as water levels continue to rise. Sigatoka Police Station Officer in Charge, Aliposo Vakaloloma who is standing beside the river said they a
Baulevu Families Flee To Higher Ground
Families in Baulevu have started to flee to higher ground as flood waters have started to enter their homes. A resident Jay Ravinesh who is currently wading through the flooded areas to assist those in need said the wa
State Of Emergency Declared
A State of Emergency has been declared for the whole of the Western Division. In a statement issued this afternoon, Chairman of the Natural Disaster Committee and Interim Minister for Defence and Immigration Ratu Epeli
Labasa Residents Bracing For Worst
Residents of Labasa are bracing for the worst this evening and businesses have started to relocate their stocks and secure their property before the next high tide comes in at around 6 this evening. Labasa Mayor Shivla