204 articles tagged "flooding"
Despite the heavy rain and flooding in Navua this morning, a couple took the initiative and offered to transport Year 12 students of Vashist Muni College in their fibre-glass boat across the flooded area so they could s
Following the heavy rain and flooding in the Central Division this morning, flood water has started to recede in Navua and rain has halted. Navua resident and Justice of Peace, Kamal Narayan told fijivillage News,
Schools from Rampur College in Navua to Nakavu are closed today due to flash flooding, continuous heavy rain and the expected high tide later this morning. This has been highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for E
Several roads in the Western division are currently underwater following the heavy rainfall this morning. Roads that are flooded in the Lautoka area are Vuda Back Road, Buabua Road, Buabua Road 1st crossing, Saru B
A trough of low pressure with associated clouds and showers lies over Fiji and this will result in localised heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas. The system is expecte
Parts of the Western Division are still flooded as heavy rain continues. Flood waters in Nadi Town and the Nadi Temple area have receded while the Pacific Energy Limited end of the Nadi Back Road remains flooded.
University of the South Pacific Lautoka and Labasa campuses, Savusavu, Namaka Centre and all Fiji National University campuses will remain closed due to bad weather until further notice. However, the USP Laucala Ca
Parts of Western Division are flooded as heavy rain continues. The Nadi Town, bus stand area, Nadi Back Road and temple area and the area close to Nadi Sangam College are flooded. Main street, bus stand area
A flash flood warning is now in force for low lying areas, small streams and flood prone areas within Rakiraki, Nasivi and Ba River while a flash flood alert remains in force for flood prone areas, small streams and low
People living in low-lying areas and communities beside major rivers in the Western Division and flood-prone communities, are urged to move to higher ground as heavy rain is expected to continue into the night
Villagers of Vunitogoloa in Rakiraki, Ra are in preparation mode to move to higher ground after their village was flooded this morning due to heavy rain. Village member Jokaveti Cili says several houses were affect
A flood warning is in force for low lying areas, small streams and flood prone areas within; Tuva in Sigatoka, Nadi, Vitogo at Vakabuli in Lautoka, Ba, Nasivi in Tavua, Yaqara, Penang and Rakiraki river. A flood al
As heavy rain continues in many parts of the country, many roads are affected by flood waters in Ba, Lautoka, Tavua and Rakiraki. Parts of Kings Road before Matawailevu Junction, Rabulu Village and Vunitogoloa Brid
A flood alert is in force for low-lying areas, small streams and flood-prone areas within Sigatoka, Tuva, Nadi, Vitogo, Ba and Nasivi Rivers. A flash flood warning remains in force for flood-prone areas from Nabouw
Virisila Silivere has been hailed a hero by her community after she saved three children and three adults from drowning last week. The Savulili, Seaqaqa resident risked her life as she swam to a submerging vehicle
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti group and nearby smaller islands, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups. We are getting flooding reports from Labasa Town, Namara, Nawadamu, N
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji stands ready to assist our neighbour, New Zealand should the need arise. In his message of support to the people of Auckland, Rabuka says F
A state of emergency has been declared in Auckland following a severe storm and biblical rain that has caused widespread flooding and damage. Up to four people have died in raging floodwaters and slips - two people
The Ba Town Council has requested businesses to close and take necessary precautionary measures as heavy rain continues to pour. The Ba Main Street and bus stand areas are flooded. A heavy rain warning remains
Some parts of Western Division are flooded as heavy rain has continued from the weekend. National Disaster Management Office says access along the Kings Highway is currently limited due to flooding of several main
