72 articles tagged "tc-ana-indepth"
A family of six from Soasoa Labasa are counting their lucky stars after they escaped unharmed when a landslide moved their house by almost 10 metres during the heavy rain brought by TC Ana. Kamlesh Kumar says his p
The National Disaster Management Office is yet to confirm whether people should return to work today as flood waters are still rising in some areas and TC Bina heads towards Fiji however we have received reports that on
Tropical Cyclone Ana has claimed the life of a 49-year-old man while five other people are still missing. The man drowned in a river near Waikubukubu Village in Nadarivatu on Friday. Among those reported missi
Tropical Cyclone Ana upgraded to a Category 3 system this morning. The Nadi Weather Office says the centre of TC Ana has moved past Kadavu but people living in Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Viti Levu and Vanua
Tropical Cyclone Ana was upgraded to a Category 3 system on February 1st.
Tropical Cyclone Ana continues to move closer to Kadavu as it has picked up speed but if you live in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu you should still expect strong winds tonight. Parts of the system are still covering Vit
A mother and her two children of Salababa Road in Waila in Nausori are grateful to officers from the Fiji Police Force who rescued them from rapidly rising flood waters last night. Seini Ledua says they live in a doubl
More than 100 people of Nawadamu community in Labasa are sheltering at their community hall. Trisha Banuve says there is still heavy rain and strong winds but their main concern is food and water. She says all
You should continue to expect damaging to destructive winds if you live in Viti Levu, Northern Vanua Levu and Kadavu although the centre of Cyclone Ana has passed Viti Levu and is now moving closer to Kadavu. If yo
There continue to be reports of people wandering around despite warnings that Fiji is still being affected by TC Ana. The NDMO says there is still widespread flooding and they continue to receive reports of adults
If you are without water and electricity at the moment, expect it to be out for some time as the National Disaster Management Office says Energy Fiji Limited and the Water Authority of Fiji crews will be mobilised after
You should continue to expect damaging to destructive winds if you live in Viti Levu, Northern Vanua Levu and Kadavu although the centre of Cyclone Ana has passed Viti Levu and is currently between the waters of Kadav
Flood waters have started to rise again in Vuniqari in Tabia, Labasa. Resident Nilesh Deo says there are around 15 families in the area and all their crops have been destroyed due to flooding. Deo says flood w
Flood waters have started to rise in Nadali, Nausori. A resident Faria Begum has told us that they experienced heavy rain today and it started to flood this afternoon. /+AUDIO-120625187460165d3566679d4a93b0.mp
A resident of Naicucuqu Settlement in Galoa Island in Kadavu, Frank Whippy says the heavy rain and strong winds they were experiencing have eased as they believe the eye of TC Ana is over them at the moment. Whippy
Almost 30 people are currently taking shelter at the Rambisessar Chaudhry Memorial School in Sawani as parts of the area has been flooded. Advisory Councillor Mahend Prasad Chaudhry says the Waimanu River has burst
The iconic ivi tree in the heart of Suva City has suffered damages due to TC Ana. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says this is one beloved icon we cannot rebuild, with a history we will never replace. Bainim
The centre of TC Ana is currently between the coast of Suva and Navua as it continues to move towards Kadavu. Acting Director for the Nadi Weather Office, Terry Atalifo says people can still expect heavy rain, dam
There are 7,612 people are currently taking shelter in 204 evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says 4,553 people are currently in 105 evacuation centres in the Northern D
There continues to be severe flash flooding in Seaqaqa in Vanua Levu. The Seaqaqa Health Centre is now flooded. Floodwaters also entered the Seaqaqa Police Station earlier this morning. Many residen
