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.

The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a heavy rain alert for the Fiji Group as an active trough of low pressure is forecasted to develop to the West.

A Disaster Awareness initiative has been launched to enhance preparedness among stakeholders and communities.

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office is working with authorities to monitor a landslide that occurred at Kula Street in Samabula, Suva.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has reaffirmed its commitment to leading and coordinating Fiji’s Shelter Cluster during a workshop held yesterday in Suva.

The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood warning for flood-prone areas, small streams, and low-lying regions of Labasa and the Qawa River.

Motorists are stuck in traffic in areas along Korovisilou and Yarawa in Serua.

A heavy rain alert is in effect for Northern Division, Eastern parts of Viti Levu, Taveuni, Lau and Lomaiviti Group.

With the onset of the El Niño period, Fiji is presently experiencing a dry season that is anticipated to persist for the next few months.

The National Disaster Management Office recently briefed the acting Minister for Disaster Management, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, regarding their readiness for the upcoming 2023–2024 cyclone season.

Farmers in Waidradra village in Navua are now waiting for flood water to recede completely so that they can ascertain the extent of damage to their crops following flash flooding this morning.

More than 20 people are currently taking shelter at LDS church in Navua.