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Prepare now – Commissioner Central

The Commissioner Central Division has issued a warning to all those living in low areas to take precautions now as heavy rain continues in the Central Division. Mosese Tikoitoga said at the moment in a number of places,

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More rain – Weather Boss

The Nadi Weather Office said to expect more rain and strong winds this weekend with a trough of low pressure moving closer to Fiji. Nadi Weather Office director Rajendra Prasad said people need to take precautions now a

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2 washed away by strong currents

The Nadi Weather Office, Police, DISMAC and the Works Ministry are warning people to stay indoors and not to try and cross or swim in flooded rivers, streams and culverts as strong currents have now claimed two lives. A

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Roads report

Travelers, please note that the Kings Road and the Nadi Back Road are closed to all traffic. On the Queens Road, there have so far been no reports of flooding with traffic given the all clear. Works Ministry spokespers

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Motorists cross Nadi

The Nadi Mayor confirmed that motorists have been able to cross the flooded main street of Nadi to go to the Nadi Airport or come to Suva. He has also called on people not to enter the town without a valid reason. B

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Power pole falls

People travelling from Suva to Nausori via Princess Road have been advised to use an alternative route as an FEA pole has fallen across the road. Motorist Rishi Dutt has confirmed that it is dangerous for motorists to t

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Flood waters continue to rise

Flood waters are rising in certain areas as witnessed by residents this morning. A resident of Nakavu, Nadi, Sushila Ramesh said if heavy rainfall continues, the situation could be as worse as yesterday. Nadi busine

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1094 sleep in Evac Centres

1,094 people slept overnight in the 15 evacuation centres in the Western Division. This has been confirmed by senior DISMAC officer Laisenia Natila who said that people have been taken care of. Natila also added wit

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New Post Fiji Boss Announced

A new chief executive officer has been announced for Post Fiji Limited. Chairman Ioane Naivalurua today announced the appointment of Joape Kuriyawa Kuinikoro saying he has a strong commercial background adding that his

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Police finally lay charges

After months of investigation, police have finally managed to lay charges on a man who made false promises with students in Labasa that he will assure them a place in the Fiji School of Nursing. Police have confirmed th

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Flood Claims Second Life

Another life has been lost during the flooding that has hit the Western Division. This is after two friends decided to go swimming in a flooded river in Monasavu. says that the youth died after being swept by strong

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17 Hours On, No End In Sight

It is now 17 hours since the flooding began in Nadi, Ba and Lautoka and there is no end in sight at this stage with high tide coming in and rain continuing in these areas. The Nadi River burst its banks this morning and

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Floods claim first life

The raging floods in the western division have claimed a life. Police are now urging members of the public to be careful during this time of adverse weather conditions. The call comes after a 19 year old was washed awa

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Curfew Imposed In Nadi Town

A 12 hour curfew has been imposed in the Nadi Town area for safety and security reasons after the flash flooding this morning. With high tide approaching this afternoon and flood waters already in Nadi Town, Commissione

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Man Killed In Collission

A 24 year old man lost his life on the road this morning after the car he was driving collided with an oncoming car in Martintar, Nadi. Police have confirmed the man who works for City Security was on his way to Lautoka

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1400 Now In Evac Centers

Over 1400 people are now taking shelter at the various evacuation centers in the Western Division and DISMAC officers are bracing for the worst with high tide expected in the next hour, increasing the prospects of more f

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Namotomoto Without Water/Power

It is only hours to night fall and the village of Namotomoto in Nadi is currently without water and electricity supply. Speaking to Fijivillage, Namotomoto villager Makereta Bale said they are now bracing themselves for

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Digicel Donates To Evac Center

In Namaka, one of the evacuation centres, Drasa Hall there are a little more than 200 people sheltered there with numbers increasing. Police at the Hall said mobile phone company Digicel donated $1,000 worth of food, di

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Food Rations To Be Dispatched

All teams are ready to start dispatching food rations to people sheltering in various evacuation centres in the Western Division. This has been confirmed by the Commissioner Western Joeli Rokovada, who said the ten evac

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Ba Prepares For Nightfall

The Ba Mayor had a meeting with the Ba Police, National Fire Authority officials, the District officer and some government officials to put plans in place for tonight. Pravin Bala said they were caught off-guard yester

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