Apenisa Waqairadovu 
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The country can expect heavy rain, flash flooding and strong to near-gale winds from Sunday.
The Fiji Meteorological Office says a weak low-pressure system lies far northwest of Fiji.
It says this system is located in a favorable environment and is expected to gradually intensify as it tracks southeast toward Fiji.
It is anticipated to enter Fiji waters on Sunday, possibly as a tropical disturbance or depression.
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The weather office says the associated active trough of low pressure, along with strong to near gale-force winds, is expected to affect parts of the country starting Sunday.
Meanwhile, a strong wind warning is now in force for the Northern Division, Northeastern parts of Viti Levu [from Tailevu North through Ra – Rakiraki up to Tavua, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups.
A heavy rain alert also remains in force for the whole of the Northern Division and Yasawa Group.
