A heavy rain alert and flash flood warning remain in force for the greater part of Fiji.

11 community evacuation centres in Rotuma have been boosted with the installation of solar lighting systems.

The land areas of Yasawa, the Mamanuca groups, Nadi, Lautoka, and Ba are expected to experience strong winds with speeds of 45 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 80 kilometres per hour from tonight.

The Fiji Meteorological Service says Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Judy now lies to the far west of Fiji.

A heavy rain alert has been issued for parts of the Fiji group.

A tropical cyclone named Judy, currently a category one system, has formed in the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre’s area near the Solomon Islands.

The National Disaster Management Office says Fiji is likely to experience two to three cyclones before the cyclone season ends in April.

The Ministry of Disaster Management is conducting an assessment to determine the scope of the damage brought on by the recent floods in some parts of the country.

The general public is urged to be vigilant in terms of preparing for extreme weather events.

Authorities are once again pleading with the public to refrain from swimming or attempting to cross flooded waters and crossings.

Some communities in Nadroga have been urged to move to higher ground in light of rising flood waters.

The current adverse weather conditions in some parts of the country will continue throughout today.