Clean-up around Ba Town continues following widespread flooding
Clean-up around Ba Town continues today with the help of soldiers from the RFMF and firefighters. The Ba Town Council says they are continuing to clean debris, mud and
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Only the unaffected teachers were asked to report back, just like other unaffected civil servants – Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education is perplexed by comments by the Fiji Teachers Union on why teachers unaffected by flooding were asked to come back to school. In a statement,
Government currently carrying out assessment on the need of evacuees
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says the government will be looking into the needs of the people in evacuation centres and assessments are ongoing. He
Risk of flash flood with significant rainfall in the last 24 hours
The Weather Office is stressing that there has been significant rainfall in the last 24 hours and there is still a high risk of flash flooding in low lying and flood-pron
Water level rising in Rewa River and NDMO wants people living nearby to move
The water level is rising in the Rewa River. The National Disaster Management Office says people who live near the Rewa River are strongly encouraged to move to safet
Residents in Nadi still on high alert ahead of high tide
Residents in Waqadra in Nadi say they do not know what to expect in the next couple of hours because of high tide. Flood waters have started to recede in parts of Nadi
50 people in evacuation centres in Nabouva Village in Wainibuka
50 people are in evacuation centres in Nabouva Village in Wainibuka while bridges in the neighbouring villages of Wailotua, Naqia and Nayavu are all flooded. Flood wat
Residents in Qelewaqa, Labasa affected by flood waters
Flood waters have entered some houses in Qelewaqa, Labasa. A resident, Kiran Lata says they have been experiencing continuous heavy rain from yesterday. She says fl
FTU questions Ministry’s decision to call teachers unaffected by flooding back to work
The Fiji Teachers Union is questioning the Ministry of Education’s decision to call teachers unaffected by flooding back to school. The Ministry has also said t
Special call for help from Animals Fiji as their Nasoso, Nadi shelter is flooded
An urgent plea for help is being made by Animals Fiji to those that live in the Nasoso, Nadi area that are willing to come forward and foster animals. This is because
3 major bridges along Kings Highway in Wainibuka flooded
Three major bridges along the Kings Highway in Wainibuka are under flood waters. Divisional Police Commander Eastern, SSP Koro Lesi says the Wailotua, Naqia and Nayavu
Flood waters still in many shops in Ba Town this morning
Floodwaters are still in many shops in Ba Town this morning as it has continued to rain since last night. The Ba River burst its banks yesterday afternoon. Rajendra
Parts of Nadi Town still flooded
Parts of Nadi Town is still flooded after heavy rain was experienced last night. Anand Kumar who lives in Nadi Town says the situation is really bad at the moment as t
Widespread flooding in parts of Ba, Tavua, Nadi and Rakiraki
There continues to be reports of widespread flooding in parts of Rakiraki, Ba, Tavua and Nadi, and with the more rain expected overnight people are being urged to secure
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
Parts of Ba Town still flooded
Parts of Ba Town are still flooded this hour but we have received confirmation from the Ba Town Council that flood waters are starting to recede. Photos posted by the
Families in the West and North prepare for adverse weather conditions
With flood warnings and alerts issued for parts of the country, families in the Western and Northern Divisions have started to prepare for the next few days. Tuluk, Ba
Heavy rain warning remains in force for Fiji while a flash flood alert remains in force for low lying areas and flood-prone areas of Viti Levu and North Eastern Vanua Levu
A heavy rain warning is now in force for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a flash flood alert remains in force for low lying areas and flood-prone areas of Viti Levu
Heavy rain warning now in force for Fiji
A heavy rain warning is now in force for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says while rainfall has eased for now, heavy rainfall is expected over Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
Flash flooding warning in place for Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Korovou while Flash flooding alert remains for Sigatoka, Pacific Harbour, Navua and Suva
A flash flood warning is now in place for low lying and flood prone areas of Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Korovou while a flash flood alert remains in place for low l
More than 20 people have been killed in floods in southern India
More than 20 people have been killed in floods in southern India after heavy rain caused rivers to overflow, cutting off towns and villages. Five children are among th