63 articles tagged "tc-mal"
Tropical Cyclone Mal has rapidly weakened in the last few hours but has been maintained as a category 1 on its way out of our Area of Responsibility. The Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre in Wellington has now taken
There were no damages to school infrastructure as classes will resume today. This was stated by Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca to the media after receiving situation reports from schools around
All schools will re-open today, and those schools that was used as evacuation centres were cleared by last night. The decision was made yesterday morning after deliberation by the Emergency Committee. Other is
If you are travelling along Queens and Kings Roads, please be advised that both roads are open to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says some roads are currently closed due to fallen power lines, trees and floo
Minister for National Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka says the most vulnerable at the evacuation centres and those affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Mal will be assisted on a case by case basis if the need arises.
A storm wind warning remains in force for Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. Expect storm force winds with speeds of 110 kilometres per hour with gusts to 155 kilometres per hour. Severe Tropical Cyclone Mal h
The Provincial Administrator Nadroga/Navosa Vatia Vasuca says there are more than 300 people in 10 active evacuation centres in Sigatoka. He says there have been no major damages in Sigatoka and the evacuees came
Villagers of Navotua in Yasawa are grateful that no one was injured compared to previous cyclones in the past however Catholic Church Steward, Sione Sadrugu says their major concern now is the shortage of food supply.
Mana SDA Primary School Head Teacher Malakai Turagakula is thankful that there was no loss of life when Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal passed the Yasawa group. While speaking to fijivillage News from Yarolevu Vill
Queens and Kings Roads are now open. The Fiji Roads Authority says their contractor has cleared the fallen trees in Rakiraki and Nadroga. Their current task is to continue clearing trees along the secondary an
Kadavu is currently experiencing strong winds and heavy rain. Richmond Methodist High School teacher Jokaveti Sorokivei says 100 students, teachers and villagers have relocated to their evacuation centre at the sch
Fallen trees are disrupting accessibility in Colo-i-Suva along the Princes Road. There are also broken power lines in Sabeto Nadi this morning and EFL are working to fix the problem. People are urged to stay a
The centre of Severe Tropical Cyclone Mal is located 90 kilometres south-southwest of Kadavu and is moving away from the Fiji Group. Acting Director of the Nadi Weather Office, Bipen Prakash says conditions over th
A flash flood alert is in force for flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Viti Levu while a heavy rain warning is in place for the Western Division, Serua, Namosi, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby sma
Minister for National Disaster Management Office, Sakiasi Ditoka is currently visiting some evacuation centres, and confirms that District Officers will be engaged to ensure emergency ration packs are provided to those
People of Kese Village in Yasawa are safe after Tropical Cyclone Mal passed them with little damage in the past 24 hours. Kese Community Post Officer, Pritesh Nadan says he was thankful that overnight there was lit
Ba Council of Social Services member Tevita Evo says about 14 evacuation centres are open in Ba where more than 100 people are taking shelter. Evo says one evacuation centre is sheltering about 5 families, while an
Fiji Airways confirms that additional flights have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Mal. Flight FJ350 from Narita to Nadi scheduled for 14.11.23 has been delayed by 11 hours and 35 minutes, and will now depart 08.
People of Kadavu are now experiencing the first effects of Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal as gusty winds and heavy rain started early this morning. Kadavu Provincial Administrator Joji Waqata says after their last
Some sections of the main Queens and Kings Roads are blocked due to fallen trees. This includes Matawailevu in Rakiraki on Kings Road and near Bavu in Nadroga/Navosa on Queens Road. FRA says their contractor i
