The Nadi Weather Office has issued a coastal inundation alert for all low-lying coastal areas of Southern Viti Levu and nearby small islands.

The National Disaster Management Office has confirmed that three evacuation centers are open in the Central Division.

The National Disaster Management Office had an opportunity to showcase its efforts in disaster preparedness and response to its partners through an organized visit by the US Congress members and its staff yesterday.

A flash flood warning remains in force for flash flood-prone areas, small streams and low-lying areas of Vanua Levu and Northern and Western Viti Levu from Nadi through Ba to Rakiraki is now downgraded to flash flood alert.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Vanua Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca Group, Northern and Western Viti Levu and the interior of Viti Levu.

A heavy rain warning persists for Vanua Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca Group, Western and Northern Viti Levu from Nadi through Ba to Rakiraki.

A flash flood warning remains in force for flash flood-prone areas, small streams, and low-lying areas of Vanua Levu and Northern and Western Viti Levu (Nadi, Ba to Rakiraki up to Nausori).

The Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management held a crucial meeting last night to devise strategies aimed at restoring water access for Fijians affected by disruptions in the Suva-Lami corridor.

A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji.

The government has stepped up efforts to resolve long-standing problems with the drainage infrastructure in the country in an effort to reduce the risk of flooding and boost the agriculture industry.

An elderly couple in Nakasi narrowly escaped serious injuries after damaging winds struck the area yesterday afternoon.

A mini-tornado in Nakasi yesterday afternoon left two houses in Niudamu damaged.