Flood Waters Enter Town Area
Police have issued a stern warning to people who are playing in the flood waters in Nadi town as it could turn tragic. Our reporter Gulsher Ali said flood waters continue to rise and the road between Nadi and Lautoka is
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DISMAC Waiting for Assessment Report
The DISMAC Office is still waiting for the assessment report from the officers of the joint operation team on the areas affected by Cyclone Gene and the recent floods. DISMAC Director, Joeli Rokovada is currently busy i
Parts of Viti Levu Still Without Power/Water
People living in Rakiraki, Tavua, Vatukoula and Sigatoka still do not have power and water supply. It has been confirmed that the residents will only receive normal water supply when power is restored in these areas Di
Nadi/Lautoka Road Closed to all Traffic
The road link between Nadi and Lautoka is now closed to all traffic due to rising flood waters. Nadi Police confirm there are about 6 feet of water in Nadi town the Hospital Road and the Nadi bus stand. The Nadi back ro
Take Precautionary Measures-Prasad
A flash flood warning remains in force for the western division and Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad has called on people to take precautionary measures. Prasad is also concerned that a number of peop
Waila Residents Plead for Help
We need serious help here in Waila. This is the message that Barnie Hartley is trying to convey to authorities as people in Waila have been experiencing a lot of difficulties in dealing with rising flood waters in Waila
A Strong Wind Warning Remains in Force
Tropical Cyclone Gene was located near 18 decimal 4 South 174 decimal 9 East or about 200 kilometers West South West of Nadi at 3am today. The cyclone is moving South West at 15 kilometers per hour away from Nadi. Howev
FEA to Release Statement on Power Restoration
The Fiji Electricity Authority will soon release a statement advising people on when power will be restored in all the areas. FEA Chairman, Nizam ud Dean, said their engineers are working around the clock. Some parts i
Food Rations Expected to be Supplied Soon
Food rations are expected to be supplied to those people who are at the evacuation centers this morning. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said DISMAC is now working on an Emergency Supply plan. As
Use Own Discretion-Filipe Bole
Schools that have been affected by strong winds and heavy rain should only open after they are cleaned up and necessary checks have been conducted to ensure that the school premises is safe. Interim Education Minister,
Water Supply to Normalize Later Today
Water supply is expected to normalize in all areas later today. Divisional Water Engineer Central Eastern Samuela Tubui said they could not provide water supply to all the affected areas last night because they did not
Flood Waters Recede in Nausori
In the Central Division, flood waters are slowly receding in Nausori after the Rewa river rose rapidly over the last few hours. DISMAC Operation Centers Pejilia Tubui said it was a close call as the Rewa river rose some
Labasa/Savusavu highway closed off
Up in the Northern division, we have received confirmation from the DISMAC officer Rudhra Maharaj that the Labasa/Savusavu highway is now closed to all traffic after another landslide at the same location in Seqaqa.
Strong wind warning in force
A strong wind warning is in force for Viti Levu, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands as Tropical Cyclone Gene slowly moves away from the Fiji Group. The Gale force warning issued for Western Viti Levu has n
Schools to Open on Monday
These are the words of Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole who said that in this case Principals and Management must use their own discretion on whether or not schools can open. Bole adds that if water and electricit
Houses under Water
Close to 10 houses in Waila, Nausori are under more than 5 feet of water. A resident, Bernadette Hartley is calling on authorities to check the situation at the moment. Residents of Moto, Ba are experiencing stron
Six Lives Taken by Gene
Six lives have already been lost as of tonight in the last 48 hours. The latest victim, this afternoon a 13 year old student from Adi Cakobau School who drowned this afternoon at the Vatuwaqa river. Police Spokesperson
Expect More Rain in the Western Parts of Viti Levu
The Western Part of Viti Levu is expected to experience more rain and associated strong gales as Cyclone Gene moves away from the Fiji Group. According to the Weather Office, the centre is located 18 decimal 2 south 175
Wind Gaining Strength in Lautoka
Wind is now gaining strength in the Lautoka, with electricity being coming on and off. Resident, Racheal Robinson said that they fear things might start flying as the wind has gained strength.
Water Expected to be Restored Soon
Water is expected to be restored in the next 7 to 12 hours from now, in the Central and Eastern Division, that is, some time tonight. This has been confirmed to Village News by Water Supply Spokesperson; Maika Nagalu w