63 articles tagged "tc-mal"
Rotuma is currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds as Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches the Fiji group. Rotuma High School Principal, Liku Tuapati has told fijivillage News that everyone is indoors and they
People residing in coastal areas please take precautionary measures as waves measuring 4 metres high are expected to hit our coastal regions, and waves measuring 9 metres high can be expected in the open sea. NDMO
Yasawa North Principal Tomasi Lakeba says the people of Yasawa are currently experiencing strong winds and heavy rain as Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches Fiji. Lakeba says the weather was fine from last night to thi
More than 290 people have moved to 8 evacuation centres around the country. National Disaster Management Office Director Vasiti Soko says they have one evacuation centre in the Central Division, two in the Western
Tropical Cyclone Mal is likely to intensify into a Category 3 system as it approaches the Fiji Group tonight. Acting Director of the Nadi Weather Office, Bipen Prakash says people should be prepare for destructive
There will be controlled movements from 6pm this evening to 4am tomorrow in vulnerable places in the country as a result of the approaching Tropical Cyclone Mal. National Disaster Management Office Director, Vasiti
If you are living along Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki, please take heed of the current weather updates and act accordingly as Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified into a category 2 system. Police media officer Manasa Rabu
Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Mal continues to move closer to the Fiji Group, and the centre is now located 500 kilometres North West of Nadi or 440 kilometres West North West of Yasawa-i-Rara. TC Mal is expected to
Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Mal is expected to pass close to the west of the Fiji Group tonight however expect continuous heavy rain and destructive winds to start earlier. Acting Director of the Nadi Weather Offic
Good news for civil servants as the Ministry of Finance has paid the wages and salaries for all their wages in advance. The advance payment is to assist them and their families to prepare during this disaster perio
56 families are currently taking shelter at 2 evacuation centres in the Western division. Police Western Command Centre Media Officer Manasa Tabuakula says 44 families are currently at the Navotua Evacuation Centre
Residents of Marata Settlement in Wailoku are bracing for the worst as Tropical Cyclone Mal intensifies to Category 2. While speaking to fijivillage News in the i-Taukei language, Marata Settlement Headman Sani Dao
Residents of Qauia settlement have put up shutters and are stocking up on food supply and water before Tropical Cyclone Mal comes closer to Fiji later today. Qauia resident, Apisalome Moce says everyo
A flash flood warning is in force for the low lying areas and crossing in Qauia, Lami and low lying areas in Wailoku including Marata Village. The Nadi Weather Office says a flash flood alert remains in force for
It is calm before the storm in the Western Division according to the residents from Sigatoka to Rakiraki. The Media Officer from the Western Command Centre says there is no heavy rain and no signs of strong winds
Senior Assistant Roko Tui Kadavu Filimoni Taka says the Provincial Council is working closely with the village headmen and district representatives to ensure the island is well prepared for Category 2 Tropical Cyclone M
As Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Mal is expected to pass by the west of Viti Levu later tonight, residents in Lautoka and Navua say people should not be tricked by the current calm situation. Lawaki, Lautoka resident
Kings and Queens Highways are open to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority confirms only Wainadoi Old Queens Road is closed due to flooding. Stay with us for updates. Read More here: https://www.fijiv
It is better to be prepared in advance rather than risking your life by taking last-minute precautionary measures amid strong winds and heavy rain. While speaking to fijivillage News, Koronivia resident Apisai Suli
Villagers of Waitovu Village on the island of Ovalau had to cut short their village soli just so that they could get their household in order and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Mal. While speaking to fijivillage News
