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The Nabukalou creek in Suva has burst its banks with water now flowing into shops along Greig Street. Our reporter Roneel Lal said the high tide is exceptionally high and the river has burst its banks along a small sect
The people of Labasa are now worried that the Labasa River may burst its banks this afternoon during high tide. Labasa Mayor Shivlal Nagindas is calling on the people in Labasa to take precaution now as there are no eva
Strong winds and heavy rain experienced on the island of Kadavu early this morning caused extensive damages to many houses and villagers have been busy cleaning up the debris. Namuana villager Waisea Koroiqica said earl
Residents in Lami and Delainavesi are currently without water supply due to dirty water from the Tamavua reservoir. Works Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete confirmed that due to debris in the Waimanu Treatment
13 hours since flood waters entered Nadi Town, the situation is worsening with continuous rain and most of the roads and areas in and around Nadi Town flooded. The western division has been badly hit and many areas in N
Some good news as in the last hour, Narewa village in Nadi experienced a drop in the water level which has led to some of the villagers cleaning up their houses which was flooded this morning. Speaking to Fijivillage, K
A 42 member youth team from the Solomon Islands is stranded in Nadi after it missed its flight to Honiara this morning due to the flooding. Team director Master Lili Geto said they will now have to take shelter in Nadi
Commuters using the Sawani/Serea Highway have been warned that the Naqali Bridge is underwater and has been closed to all traffic. When contacted by Fijivillage, Police Constable Jovilisi Diboni said that the water leve
The Public Service Commission today fare-welled its Chairman, Rishi Ram who retired from his post after serving for nearly two years. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama congratulated Ram, saying that he
DISMAC Operations Centers in the flood affected areas are now activated with a number of evacuation centers also activated this morning. However, DISMAC Deputy Director Patilia Dobui said their teams are currently tryin
The Red Cross Emergency Response teams are now on the ground in some of the flood affected areas and are trying to make their way to settlements under flood waters. Disaster Coodinator Vuli Gauna told Fijivillage news t
Water has started receding slowly in Ba town however many areas of the town area are still flooded and all roads going towards the town are still closed to all traffic. Ba Mayor Praveen Bala said they are currently tryi
68 year old Iromi Dawai of the village of Navoci in Nadi believes the current flash flooding experience in the five villages of Nakavu, Namotomoto, Narewa, Sikituru and Navoci, which are located near the banks of the Nad
Hundreds of homes have been severely affected and all roads leading into and out of Nadi town are now under flood waters. All roads leading into Nadi Town are closed to all traffic. Our reporter, Gulsher Ali is in Nad
Flash floods are wreaking havoc in Ba, Nadi and Rakirakia as heavy rain continues this morning with DISMAC still in the dark on the number of families who have had to flee from their homes due to rising flood waters last
There is severe flooding in Ba, Nadi, Rakiraki and Tavua as heavy rain continues in the Western and Northern divisions this morning with DISMAC still in the dark on the number of families who have had to flee from their
Flood waters have also entered Nadi town with the main street now under water. Nadi Police confirm that around 50 people are taking shelter at the evacuation center at the Old Government Supplies building after flood wa
Hotel workers at Denarau Island will not be able to go to work this morning as the road towards Denarau has been closed due to the heavy downpour which resulted in flooding. According to Timoci Veiqaravi, a chief securi
The Nadi Weather office has warned of more severe flooding mostly in the Western parts of the country later today. Director Rajendra Prasad said as a result of the indirect effect of the Tropical Depression moving away
The Ministry of Works has revealed that several roads have been closed while various crossings have been washed away due to flash floods. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said PWD teams are out on the ground to survey
