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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Alert in place

People are advised to stay indoors and away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as a Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Alert is now in force. The areas affected are the Coral Coast, Southern, No

Alipate Narawa 1 min read
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Waiyanitu villagers ask the Govt to build a new bridge

The villagers of Waiyanitu in Namosi are pleading with the Government to build a new bridge as their old bridge was damaged due to the heavy rain experienced over the past few days. Village Headman Joeli Varo says

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Some homes damaged in Nakasi due to strong winds

Some homes have been damaged in the Nakasi area yesterday afternoon due to strong winds. Nakasi resident Ricky Prasad says the incident happened at about 2pm yesterday afternoon. Videos circulating on social m

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Wainibuka River level decreasing - Wainibuka resident

Miliakere McDonald, who resides in Wainibuka, Tailevu, says the water level at the Wainibuka River has decreased from what it was yesterday. McDonald says the rain has stopped at the moment but they are listening

Iliana Biutu 1 min read
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Schools to remain closed today

All schools will remain closed today except for the schools on Rotuma. Th Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca, says the National Disaster Management Office's advice is that the torrential rain band

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Several roads in Western Division remain closed

Several roads in the Western Division remain closed due to flooding while the Kings and Queens Highway are open to all traffic. These include Abaca Road 1st and Ford Crossings, Buabua Road 1st and 2nd Concrete Cros

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Rewa Bridge cleared

The Rewa Bridge is safe for travel now and commuters can travel as water on the bridge has been cleared. The Fiji Roads Authority says they have found an alternate way to clear the blocked drains and they have cle

Mikaele Liga 1 min read