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The search still continues for two girls who died after a landslide in Malabi, Wainibuka last night. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe said villagers are still digging through the rubble. The body of
The weather is improving in Ba with flood waters receding. A resident Mohammad Haroon said the water levels are gradually going down in all areas. Meanwhile, Nadi Mayor, Timoci Koroiqica said water level in Nadi has
Businesses in Nadi are now taking stock of the extensive damages to their property as flood water continues to recede in the area. Nadi Businessman Mohammad Riaz Ali told Fijivillage that his shop and warehouse have bee
People are being urged to please refrain from using the major highways at this stage as several roads remain flooded around the country. Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said 90 percent of roads in Sigatoka, R
The search continues for two girls who died after a landslide in Malabi, Wainibuka last night. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe said they had to call off the search last night. The body of a third vi
DISMAC confirms that evacuation centers have increased from 41 in the last few hours to 48 after the rise in flood waters since last night. A total of 2340 people are at the 48 centers in the most affected areas in Ba an
The adverse weather conditions have now shifted to the Northern division and the Nadi Weather Office warns people to take precautions now. Director, Rajendra Prasad said water levels in the flooded areas in the Western
The extreme weather conditions have claimed another life after a young boy was washed away by strong currents this afternoon in Lautoka. Deputy Police Operations SP Erami Raibe confirmed to Fijivillage that the class 8
In case of a cyclone developing, DISMAC has come up with a number of measures for you to undertake to help you through the night. Principal DISMAC Officer Patiliai Dobui said you must listen to radio weather reports, st
Sixteen evacuation centres have been set up in Nadi, Ba, Tavua and Nadroga with a total of 1047 people currently sheltered there. DISMAC has revealed that in Nadi, 10 centres have been set up and a total of 586 people a
Two families in Votua, Ba, are stranded as they have climbed on their rooftops waiting for someone to come and save them. Member of the family Yuvnil Sanjesh Chand told Fijivillage that flood waters entered their house
The situation is worsening. This has been confirmed by Nadi Weather Office director Rajendra Prasad who said there are no signs of rain bands moving away although some areas in the Western Division may be experiencing s
A curfew is now imposed on the two western towns which have been badly affected by the adverse weather conditions. Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroiqica confirmed Nadi is under curfew and said they are currently experiencing heav
Residents in the Nasinu area are currently experiencing heavy downpour at the moment and Dhiren Prasad, Deputy Mayor of Nasinu, said that this has led to flooding in the area. Prasad added that they have opened the Nare
The latest update report on adverse weather effects on road conditions has been received from the Works Ministry. In the Western Division in Nadi, the Nadi Back Road at the town end is under 2.5m of water and is closed
People are advised to refrain from travelling as floodwaters continue to rise flooding roads and bridges. Principal DISMAC officer Patiliai Dobui said for safety reasons people need to adhere to this warning as this aft
Flood waters are rising again in the Western Division with further heavy rain currently being experienced. Police have imposed a curfew in Ba Town from this morning as flood waters have again entered the main street. B
The Kings Road remains closed as the Naqali Bridge is flooded. Deputy Director Operations Superintendent of Police Erame Raibe has ordered all punts transporting people at the Naqali Bridge crossing to refrain from doin
The latest update report on adverse weather effects on road conditions has been received from the Works Ministry. In the Western Division in Nadi, the Nadi Back Road at the Town end is under 2.5m of water and is closed
Water Cuts are expected for residents in the areas of Tovata, Makoi, Valelevu, Khalsa Road, Newtown, Tacirua and the greater Cunningham areas. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ministry of Works spokeswoman Sainiana Waqainabete
