Australia commits $35M to boost Fiji’s flood resilience
Australia is investing FJ$35 million between 2026 and 2029 to support Fiji’s efforts to reduce flood risks and strengthen climate resilience.This has been announce
Tag: Flooding
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Vanua Levu and southern parts of Viti Levu
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain is now in force for whole of Vanua Levu and southeastern parts of Viti Levu from Coral Coast through Suva up to Dawasamu.The
Flooding after Cyclone Urmil causes fruit and vegetable shortage in Ba Market
Ba market vendors are currently facing a shortage of fruits and vegetables following flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Ba Market Vendors Association President
Bala calls for faster TC Urmil assessments, stall fee waiver and proposes national unity govt
Opposition MP Parveen Bala is calling on the government to fast-track TC Urmil assessment process so that the food ration can be distributed to the flood victims and to a
Machine shortage delaying Nadi flood alleviation project
A shortage of machinery is contributing to delays in efforts aimed at addressing flooding issues in Nadi, according to Dr Andrew Tukana, Permanent Secretary for Agricultu
71 roads and crossings affected following TC Urmil
A total of 71 roads and crossings have been damaged or affected following the recent severe weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Urmil, with 51 currently closed and 2
Bila residents in Nadi demand immediate action as roads crumble after cyclone
More than 300 residents of Bila Settlement in Martintar, Nadi are calling for urgent government intervention following severe damage to roads and drainage systems in the
Parts of Nadi flooded again after heavy rain this afternoon
Parts of Nadi were inundated by floodwaters this afternoon following heavy rain, with some residential areas experiencing repeated flooding.Nawaka Tramline resident, Sume
Nadi man forced to spend night away as floodwaters cut off access to home
Heavy rain across parts of Fiji has left residents stranded and homes inundated, with one man in Nadi forced to spend the night away from his family after floodwaters cut
Mullau mother appeals for help as family of 13 stranded by floodwaters
A family of 13 in the flood-affected area of Mullau, Rakiraki is urgently seeking assistance after being cut off from essential supplies for the past two days due to seve
Floodwaters rise again at Ba Market as Elevuka Creek bursts its banks
Floodwaters started rising in the Ba Market Open Shed area this afternoon.Special Administrator Moshim Khan says Elevuka Creek has burst its banks, causing the flooding.K
Villagers of Votua in Ba request food and water assistance following flooding
The villagers of Votua in Ba are requesting assistance for food as most of their farms have been destroyed by flooding they experienced on Sunday until yesterday.Villa
500 people affected as Viti Vanua Crossing flooded in Tavua
More than 500 people have been left stranded as Viti Vanua Crossing has been flooded in Tavua since Saturday.Viti Vanua Advisory Councillor, Vinod Kumar says due to the c
Bulitavu on the ground in Ra assessing damage caused by flooding
The Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu was in the western division today, assessing the impacts of yesterday’s
Flash flood warning remains for Viti Levu and flash flood alert for Vanua Levu
People are urged to take all the necessary precautions as a flash flood warning remains in force for the whole of Viti Levu, while a flash flood alert is in force for the
Vendors at Ba Market affected as cleaning continues
Vendors at the Ba Market are facing challenges following its temporary closure due to flooding caused by the recent Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Speaking to fijivill
Yalalevu families begin recovery as floodwaters recede
The situation in Yalalevu, Ba remains fragile after floodwaters that inundated homes yesterday have now receded, leaving residents to begin the difficult task of cleaning
Floodwaters enter Ba Town as Heavy Rain Warning remains
Floodwaters are entering Ba Town.Photos shared by the Ba Town Council show parts of the town surrounded by floodwaters.They are advising residents to take precautionary m
Heavy Rain leaves multiple roads in Tavua and Rakiraki under water
Several roads and crossings in the Western Division are currently flooded and inaccessible following recent heavy rain.The affected areas include parts of Tavua, Rakiraki
Rakiraki Town closed due to flooding
Rakiraki Town has been closed due to flooding.The Rakiraki Police Station confirmed this to fijivillage News, saying that the heavy rain from last night continued until 7
Families move to higher ground as flooding hits Naqiliso settlement
Families living in the informal settlement of Naqiliso in Davuilevu Housing, Nausori are moving to higher ground as heavy rain and drainage issues have resulted in many h