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Vanua Levu braces for heavy rainfall

Fiji Meteorological Service Acting Director Bipen Prakash reports that Tropical Disturbance 04F is currently impacting a significant part of the Northern Division and nearby smaller islands.

January 25, 2024 11:12 pm
 

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Yasawa Islands on alert

The Yasawa Islands particularly Soso in Naviti are experiencing an escalation in wind speeds since 5 pm today.

January 25, 2024 10:11 pm
 

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Residents warned of water disruptions

The Water Authority of Fiji has issued a warning to residents in the Western Division to prepare for potential water disruptions in the wake of recent heavy rains and flooding.

January 25, 2024 10:11 pm
 

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NDMO urges caution

The National Disaster Management Office is pleading with Fijians to take precautions and prioritize safety at all times in the wake of a heavy rain alert and possible flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas.

January 25, 2024 8:24 pm
 

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Heavy rain warning lifted for the Western Division

Fiji Meteorological Services Acting Director Bipen Prakash says that the low-pressure system that is currently affecting the country is slowly moving eastward.

January 25, 2024 4:54 pm
 

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Police on standby as unfavorable weather approaches

The Fiji Police Force is on high alert and ready to respond to potential emergencies arising from the unfavourable weather conditions currently affecting the country says Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu.

January 25, 2024 4:46 pm
 

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Adverse weather conditions impact power supply

Severe weather conditions experienced in most parts of Fiji including heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning have disrupted power supply distribution in Rakiraki, Ba, Lautoka and certain parts of the Central Divisions.

January 25, 2024 4:34 pm
 

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Tropical disturbance brings heavy rain and flash flood warnings

The low-pressure system associated with an active trough of low pressure has intensified into Tropical Disturbance TD04F currently positioned 140km southwest of Yasawa-i-Rara.

January 25, 2024 2:29 pm
 

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Rainfall expected to continue into the afternoon: Prakash

An active trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain bands continues to affect most parts of the country, especially in the western and central divisions.

January 25, 2024 12:42 pm
 

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Flash flood warning remains

A flash flood warning remains in force for flood-prone areas, small streams, and low-lying crossings for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

January 25, 2024 6:40 am
 

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Roads closed due to flooding

The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that several roads are closed off in the Central and Western Divisions due to flooding.

January 25, 2024 6:40 am
 

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Heavy rain warning issued, flash flooding expected

The Fiji Meteorological Service has upgraded its heavy rain alert for the Western, Central, and Eastern Divisions to a warning, while a heavy rain alert remains in place for the Northern Division.

January 23, 2024 4:17 pm

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