4,630 people currently in evacuation centres
4,630 people are currently taking shelter in 162 evacuation centres around the country. The National Disaster Management Office says 115 evacuation centres are open in
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Seruiratu tells officials to carry out assessments quickly and leave no one out
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has told Commissioners and other government officials to carry out their assessments quickly and ensure no one is left out
More than 4,000 people in evacuation centres have not received any food rations for more than 48 hours - NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he has received information that more than 4,000 people in over 150 evacuation centres have not received any
Schools will be closed until clearance from the NDMO & Health Ministry – Education Ministry
The Education Ministry says schools will be closed until they have received clearance from the National Disaster Management Office that the weather has improved and once
Viti Levu without power supply
Energy Fiji Limited says a fault has caused a disruption to power supply which is affecting people in the whole of Viti Levu. They say their teams are working on the f
Damages to EFL infrastructure especially in some parts of Western and Central Viti Levu
Energy Fiji Limited says Tropical Depression 03F which later intensified into Tropical Cyclone Cody has brought about some damages to the EFL infrastructure especially in
FULL STORY: 17 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 5 new deaths confirmed overnight
There are five new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to seventeen. Three of five new deaths were
1,837 people in 110 evacuation centres in Fiji
1,837 people are currently taking shelter in 110 evacuation centres across the country after widespread flooding and heavy rain brought by Tropical Cyclone Cody. Minis
TC Cody is moving away from Fiji and the weather is gradually improving but people should still be on alert for now – Atalifo
The Acting Director of the Fiji Meteorological Service Terry Atalifo says people should still be on alert for now as we should still be expecting rain till later today.
7 major rivers have broken their banks
Seven major rivers around the country have broken their banks according to the latest update by the Weather Office. These include the Nakauvadra river in Rakiraki, Nas
Tropical Depression intensifies into Tropical Cyclone Cody
TD03F has intensified into Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Cody. The Weather Office says TC Cody is located to southwest of Kadavu and is gradually moving away from the Fi
Flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. A severe flood warning remains in force for all low l
Police increase presence in Suva
Police have increased their presence in Suva City tonight to deter opportunists. There are police officers that have set up exit and entry points into Suva City. Po
Man swept away by strong currents while crossing Mataniwai river in Tavua
A 35-year-old man was swept away by strong currents while trying to cross the Mataniwai river in Tavua this morning. National Disaster Management Office Director Vasit
New fines for breach of COVID-safe measures
New penalties and fines for failing to comply with masking protocols and COVID-safe measures have been announced by the Government. They all come into effect from tomo
Secure your homes & know your evacuation centres as a Tropical Cyclone Warning is now in force for the whole of Fiji
Please secure your homes and properties and know your evacuation centres as there is now a Tropical Cyclone warning for the whole of Fiji. Tropical Depression 03F cont
Schools in Fiji closed until further notice
Due to flooding in several parts of Fiji and further flooding expected in the next few days, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that all schools are closed until fur
Major Town centres in Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki & Tavua at high risk of severe flooding – Weather Office
Please take the necessary precautions and remain on high alert as the Weather Office is now saying that major town centres in Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua are at high ris
TDO3F likely to develop into a cyclone in the next 6 to 12 hours
Acting Director of the Fiji Meteorological Services Terry Atalifo says Tropical Depression 03F is likely to develop into a cyclone in the next 6 to 12 hours. Please se
Flood warnings for parts of Ba, Rakiraki & Tavua with severe flood alerts for low lying areas near major rivers in Western Viti Levu
Remain on high alert and take the necessary precautions if you live in low lying and flood-prone areas as it continues to rain in parts of the country. The Weather Off
Remain on high alert as more rain and possible flooding is expected from tomorrow
Remain on high alert and take the necessary precautions if you live in low lying and flood prone areas as more rain and possible flooding is expected from tomorrow. Th