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Villagers of Yasawa-i-rara will rely on the newly built houses as their evacuation centre tonight after seeing huge waves crashing on their beach as Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches Fiji. Village headman Naelesoni
As Tropical Cyclone Mal tracks towards the Fiji Group, people in the western division are beginning to feel its impact and are prepared for the worst. Nawaka, Nadi resident, Anit Ram says the wind is starting to p
To ensure the safety of the elderly, the pregnant women and the vulnerable in the community, the villagers of Silana in Tailevu have relocated the elderly people to Navunisea Primary School in Tailevu before nightfall.
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
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
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
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
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 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
Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Mal is expected to intensify into a category 2 system by midday today and is expected to pass close to the west of the Fiji Group tonight. The Nadi Weather Office says the centre of TC M
As the Tropical Depression moves towards Fiji, the Minister for National Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka confirms that there will be no school today and tomorrow. Ditoka calls on parents to ensure that their ch
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
Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Mal on its current path it is expected to be around 200 kilometres west of Nadi at midnight tonight as a category 2 system. The Nadi Weather Office says at its forecast track, it is not
