[Source: zoom.earth]

Villagers of Yalobi, Waya in Yasawa have moved to the community hall as winds have started to pick up.

Speaking from Yalobi Nursing Station District Nurse Ekari Dawale says the day was calm until after 7pm.

Dawale says fiberglass boats have all been moved ashore.

She adds that most villagers were able to secure their properties before nightfall.

Meanwhile, people of Matacawalevu in Nacula have also moved to the evacuation center.

Villager, Sakaraia Tubuku says they are feeling the northeast winds, but there is still no rain.

YASAWA 📍

🕰As of this afternoon,coastal communities in Yasawa have been experiencing heavy swells brought about by TC Mal.

🚨With huge tidal waves expected at high tide at 7pm today, the @FijiNDMO strongly advises residents living along coastal communities in the Western…. pic.twitter.com/xcPlhj3FzC

— Fiji NDMO (@FijiNDMO) November 14, 2023