As Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches Fiji, there is a mixed response among Suva residents.

Villagers of Namotomoto located close to the Nadi river bank are all prepared to move to higher ground if the need arises.

As Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches the Beqa Island group, residents are actively preparing for its impact.

Several villages in Kadavu are currently grappling with adverse weather conditions from last night as Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches the Fiji group.

Members of the public are being advised that all general outpatient services at the Nausori Health Centre have been temporarily suspended.

As Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches the Fiji group, a flash flood Warning remains in force for the low-lying areas and crossings in Qauia, Lami and Marata Village, and Wailoku in Suva.

People in the Yasawa Group are drawing from past cyclone experiences to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Mal.

The Fiji Red Cross Society is urging people to take precautionary measures now, in response to Tropical Cyclone Mal.

The Ba Town Council will soon be sending out emails and instructions for businesses to take heed of and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Mal.

Tropical Cyclone Mal is now a category two system.

The National Disaster Management Office is expressing deep concern over the anticipated Tropical Cyclone, particularly the heavy rainfall it is expected to bring.

The Nadi Weather Office has revealed that as of 3am today, Tropical Cyclone Mal was situated approximately 430 kilometres west of Rotuma or 650 kilometres northwest of Yasawa.