Many roads affected by flood waters in Ba, Lautoka, Tavua and Rakiraki
As heavy rain continues in many parts of the country, many roads are affected by flood waters in Ba, Lautoka, Tavua and Rakiraki. Parts of Kings Road before Matawailev
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Flood alert in force for low-lying areas in Fiji
A flood alert is in force for low-lying areas, small streams and flood-prone areas within Sigatoka, Tuva, Nadi, Vitogo, Ba and Nasivi Rivers. A flash flood warning rem
Silivere hailed a hero after saving 6 people from being swept away by strong currents
Virisila Silivere has been hailed a hero by her community after she saved three children and three adults from drowning last week. The Savulili, Seaqaqa resident risk
Heavy rain warning and alert in force
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti group and nearby smaller islands, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups. We are getting floodin
Fiji stands ready to assist New Zealand should the need arise - PM
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji stands ready to assist our neighbour, New Zealand should the need arise. In his message of s
Auckland: Up to four dead - state of emergency declared
A state of emergency has been declared in Auckland following a severe storm and biblical rain that has caused widespread flooding and damage. Up to four people have di
Ba Town Council advises businesses to close
The Ba Town Council has requested businesses to close and take necessary precautionary measures as heavy rain continues to pour. The Ba Main Street and bus stand areas
Some parts of Western Division flooded
Some parts of Western Division are flooded as heavy rain has continued from the weekend. National Disaster Management Office says access along the Kings Highway is cur
Some parts of Nadi flooded however water levels are receding
Some parts of Nadi are flooded however water levels are receding. Water had entered in homes in Korovuto Settlement. Photos sent to fijivillage shows a car submerge
Government to lead nationwide clean-up campaign to mitigate the risk of flooding
Government, through the National Disaster Management Office will be spearheading a whole-of-government and whole-of-society clean-up campaign today across all four divisi
Flooding is the leading cause of death during natural disasters in Fiji – Seruiratu
With the Pacific cyclone season starting on November 1st, Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu is urging all Fijians to be well prepared and stay away from flo
Flooding continues to be one of the leading causes of death during any cyclonic events – Usamate
17 people have drowned during an event of a natural disaster from 2017 and August 2021. Minister for Meteorological Services Jone Usamate says in Fiji, flooding alone
Bus gets stuck in flood waters in Korovou, Tavua
A bus carrying passengers got stuck in flood waters in Korovou flats in Tavua this morning. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro said no injuries were reported. The bus
11 men and a 19-year-old woman assist a 62-year-old woman from Ba during the height of the floods
A 62-year-old woman from Ba who was in extreme pain and needed urgent medical attention on Sunday were assisted by 11 men and a 19-year-old woman after they tied up tubes
Vehicle swept away by strong currents in Lautoka
A vehicle was swept away by strong currents along Saru Back Road in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the driver escaped unharmed. A video of the incident which has bee
Vehicle swept away by strong currents in Lautoka
A vehicle was swept away by strong currents along Saru Back Road in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the driver escaped unharmed. A video of the incident which has bee
Parts of Nadi, Lautoka and Rakiraki flooded
Parts of Nadi, Lautoka and Rakiraki are flooded this morning. Lautoka Police say Buabua, Luvu and Navutu Flats are flooded. 119 people are currently taking shelter
Flood warnings remain for Nakauvadra, Ba, Nasivi, Vitogo, Nadi, Sabeto, Qawa and Wainibuka Rivers
A flood warning remains in force for low lying areas adjacent to and downstream of Nakauvadra River, Ba River, Nasivi River, Vitogo River, Nadi River, Sabeto River, Qawa
Access cut off for residents of Veisaru, Ba
Access has been cut off for the residents of Veisaru in Ba as the Back Road bridge in Ba is flooded. Veisaru’s Advisory Councilor, Lailesh Narayan Louis says th
There is hardly anything to recover from yesterday’s floods – Pastor Praveen Chand
The Pastor of Anand Church in Nalovo, Nadi, Praveen Chand says they are cleaning their home and the church after yesterday’s flooding and are trying to recover wha
Some parts of Kings Highway are closed while Queens Highway is open for traffic at this stage
Some parts of Kings Highway are closed due to flooding while Queens Highway is open for traffic at this stage. Fiji Roads Authority says Kings Highway near Shop n Save