DISMAC Monitors Situation
Situation reports from DISMAC officials in Nadi indicate that the Waimare flats, Naqoro flats, FSC road in Nadi, and Narara road is still closed to all traffic. Also closed to all traffic is the Nadi back road. Rakirak
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Nurses to go back to work
The Ministry of Health, Women and Social Welfare has this afternoon advised that all staff nurses rostered to do night shift tonight have been advised to go back to work. CWM Hospital, General Manager, Dr Eloni Tora sai
Electricity Restored in Most Areas
Good news to members of the public as electricity has been restored to most of the areas in the West namely Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, in the North at Labasa Town, Savusavu and Levuka except Cawaci. In the Central Busine
Ba mayor monitors situation
Ba Mayor Pravin Bala also confirms that there are currently two teams working to monitor the situation, one at the Police Station in Ba and the other at the Town Council. Bala calls on the people of Ba to call phone
Gale warning remains in force for Western Viti Levu
A gale warning remains in force for Western Viti Levu from Ba to Sigatoka, the Yasawas, Mamanuca group and nearby smaller islands. Nadi weather office confirms Tropical Cyclone Gene was located 18 decimal 0 South, 176 d
Water levels rising
Residents living in low lying areas are being asked to move to higher ground as the water levels are rising. DISMAC Officer, Pajiliai Donui said that with the high tide in a few hours and the continuous heavy rain they
Tropical cyclone Gene gains more strength
The Nadi Weather office has confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Gene has gained more strength in the last few hours as it gets away from the Western parts of Vitilevu. Director Rajendra Prasad said the momentary gusts has i
Health centres, Nursing Stations to remain close
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Women and Social Welfare, Dr Lepani Waqatakirewa has advised the general public that in the height of the cyclone and adverse weather conditions that Fiji is currently facing, all heal
Western/Central division should expect power supply today
Some parts of the Central and Western Division should expect power supply from today. FEA Chief Executive, Sunil Disilva confirms that parts of Suva are expected to get power supply as this will be supplied from a gene
Stranded passengers return home safely
The 200 passengers who were stranded onboard the Patterson Brothers vessel, the Spirit of Harmony at Bua Bay, have now safely returned to their homes. It has been confirmed that the passengers were dropped off at Nabouw
50 evacuation centers inplace
There are about 50 evacuation centers around the country for shelter especially for people whose houses have been damaged by Cyclone Gene. DISMAC Director, Joeli Rokovada confirms apart from community centers, churches
Rakiraki town still flooded
DISMAC in Rakiraki say that the entrance to Rakiraki town is still flooded at the moment although the water is receding slowly. There were two reports received this morning, from Naqele-cibi Village in Saivou in Ra, and
Flat destroyed by fire in Nausori
A two flat house in Visama, Nausori was destroyed by fire last night. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand confirms the fire started at 9pm and it is believed that a lit candle started the fire. According
Central, Northern, Western to remain without power supply
People in the Central, Western and Northern Divisions are expected to remain without power supply until further notice. FEA confirms that due to the deteriorating weather conditions, the 132 kilovolt power line that fee
Western Parts feeling Cyclone Gene’s brunt
The Western parts of the country are feeling the full brunt of tropical cyclone Gene as damaging gale force winds and heavy rain is experienced by Western Vitilevu and other smaller islands. Nadi Weather Office Directo
FEA, PWD working closely to normalize water supply
Expect your water supply to normalise as soon as electricity is restored. Divisional Engineer Central Eastern, Samuela Tubui said that the FEA and PWD are working closely to get water supply up and running. The area
Queens highway closed to traffic
The Queens Highway is closed to traffic in a number of areas due to flooding between Suva and Nadi. Director Roads Paula Baleilevuka also confirms that while the Kings Highway and the Highway between Savusavu and Labas
Flood waters enter Navua Hospital
About 3 feet of flood waters has entered the Navua Hospital. According to Navua Fire Authority Officer In charge Nabi Buksh, patients have been shifted to the upper level of the hospital and if it gets worse they will b
Waimanu River bursts its banks
In the Central Division, Provincial Officer Rewa Luke Maraivalu confirms that the Waimanu river has burst its banks in very low lying areas along the river banks, while water levels in other rivers and creeks in the area
Courts Homecenters closed to all customers today
Courts Homecentres is closed to all customers today and also staffs have been advised to stay home and look after their families. Managing director James Datta has confirmed that they will inform customers when they wil