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.

The business community in Ba has already been preparing for the adverse weather condition, says Chair of the Ba Special Administrator Anil Amin.

A coastal inundation alert is now in force for some parts of the country.

The risk of flooding in some parts of the country will be elevated during high tide this afternoon.

Villagers of Tavualevu are calling on the Government to dredge the Nasivi River in order to curb the issue of flooding.