Heavy Rain Alert for Fiji Group, Vunaniu Flats in Serua flooded
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the entire Fiji Group.The Nadi Weather Office says a weak trough of low pressure with associated cloud, showers, and rain is ex
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11 families affected by flood in Central Division receive Government food assistance
Eleven families in the Central Division affected by the recent flooding have received food ration assistance as part of the Government’s immediate relief efforts,
Sigatoka farmers suffer heavy losses
Farmers in Sigatoka are facing heavy losses after Tropical Cyclone Vaianu damaged farms and disrupted essential services.Speaking to fijivillage News, farmer Rajnesh Sing
Lautoka residents demand urgent action over water and power cuts
Residents in parts of Lautoka are calling for urgent restoration of water and electricity, as well as immediate assistance for farmers, following severe weather that disr
Floodwaters damage homes in Rifle Range Lautoka as residents begin clean-up
Floodwaters entered homes in Rifle Range, Lautoka early yesterday morning leaving families counting their losses and beginning clean-up efforts today.Resident of Rifle Ra
TC Vaianu expected to exit Fiji waters this evening, flood and heavy rain warnings remain
A heavy rain warning and flash flood warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji as Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to move out of Fiji’s waters
USP Laucala and Labasa campuses remain open
The University of the South Pacific Laucala and Labasa campuses will remain open at this stage despite the ongoing impacts of Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. USP says its
Electricity restored in parts of Lautoka as winds ease and rain weakens
Electricity is now back on in parts of Lautoka, while the rain has begun to weaken. Poate Matairavula says winds are easing and the rain stopped after 9 tonight along Tav
Homes damaged as strong winds continue to hit Lautoka
Strong winds continue to intensify and has damaged some homes in parts of Lautoka.While speaking to fijivillage News, a resident of Field 40 says although the rain has ea
Some roads in Lautoka, Nadi and Sigatoka closed due to flooding
Some roads in Lautoka, Nadi and Sigatoka are closed due to flooding.The Fiji Roads Authority says Nawai Crossing, Arolevu Crossing and Chuni Lal Crossing in Nadi are clos
Flooding, heavy rain and strong winds hit Lautoka as TC Vaianu intensifies
Residents in Kashmir, Lautoka say severe weather conditions have been worsening since 3 this morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and flooding now affecting the area.Re
Heavy Rain Warning remains for Viti Levu, Northern Division, Yasawa and Lomaiviti, heavy rain alert for rest of Fiji
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the interior and eastern parts of Viti Levu, Northern Division, Lomaiviti, and Yasawa group.A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force
Davuilevu residents raise alarm over flooding linked to nearby development
Residents of Mataika Road in Davuilevu Housing are raising concerns over repeated flooding, which they say is being caused by nearby subdivision developments.They warn th
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Fiji, TD11F near Vanuatu unlikely to intensify in next 24 hours
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Fiji group, while tropical disturbance TD11F, which is being tracked close to Vanuatu, has a low chance of turning into a trop
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
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