As the Flash Flood Warning and Flash Alerts issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service remain in effect, police are strongly advising the public to exercise caution and avoid taking risks that could compromise their safety.

In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Mal, Commissioner West Apolosi Lewaqai has outlined the primary focus of their team – the swift clearance of schools currently serving as evacuation centres.

The Water Authority of Fiji will be carrying out repairs to normalize the water supply once the floodwaters subside to allow WAF ground teams to safely access the affected areas.

The Israeli military says it is carrying out a “precise and targeted operation against Hamas” in part of Al-Shia Hospital “based on intelligence information and an operational necessity”.

With Tropical Cyclone Mal gradually moving away from the Fiji group, signs of normalcy slowly returned to Suva city earlier today.

83 evacuation centers are currently open in Western Division housing more than 3,000 people.

The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that both Queens and Kings Road are now open.

The National Disaster Management Office is calling on Fijians to stay at home and avoid unnecessary movement.

Fijian rugby star Mesulame Kunavula has signed a one-year contract with the NSW Waratahs.

Hamas has just responded to comments made by the US tonight, that there is intelligence showing the group has a command centre under Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Hamas denies it have bases under hospitals.

Tropical Cyclone Mal is expected to weaken to Category 2 within the next six to nine hours.

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Mal’s passing, majority of businesses in Lautoka City are closed.