Vunivau Village flagged for possible relocation due to flood risk
Due to the frequent flooding challenges faced by the villagers of Vunivau in Labasa, serious concerns have been raised for the need to relocate the village. While resp
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Vunivau village in Labasa calls for relocation after years of flooding
The villagers of Vunivau in Labasa have been raising the need to relocate their village for the past six years, yet nothing has been done by the government. This has b
Flash flood alert for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
Please be prepared as a flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. A heavy rain warning remains in fo
Flash flood alert in force for Eastern Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of the Eastern half of Viti Levu including Sigatoka through Suva, Nausori upto Tavua and
Flood waters recede in Labasa
Flood waters at Nakama Village in Labasa and other nearby areas have finally receded after the heavy downpour yesterday. Ridome Raisogo of Namaka Village says they are
Some parts of Suva flooded due to heavy rain
Some parts of Suva are currently flooded due to sudden heavy rain. The Raiwaqa Police Station has confirmed that roads in Milverton, Nailuva, and Grantham, Reservoir R
Ba Town flooded
Flood waters have entered Ba Town following heavy rain experienced this morning. Several areas are affected including the market, shops and bus stand. Fiji Road
Flood Warning for Ba, Flash Flood Warning for all low-lying and flash flood prone areas in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A Flood Warning is now in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba River while a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood p
Flash Flood Warning remains for parts of Vanua Levu
A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams of Dreketilailai, Nayarabale, Vuniika, Qawa, Cawaira, Vunivau and Laba
Flash Flood Warning for Suva, Nausori and Lami areas
A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams crossing of greater Suva/Nausori/Lami/Tailevu and Naitasiri and Sigato
Flooding in Nausori Town caused by bad drainage - Ditoka
Minister for Disaster Risk Management Sakiasi Ditoka says they are relying on their Early Warning Systems in the rivers and unfortunately for Nausori Town, the flooding t
Navua River rises by half a metre in one hour
The water level in Navua River has risen by half a metre in the past hour. This has been confirmed by the Navua Fire Authority who are monitoring the water level every
Residents between Sigatoka and Nausori urged to move to higher ground before high tide at midnight
If you are living in flood prone areas in between Sigatoka and Nausori, please move to higher ground before high tide at midnight. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ope
Flooding starts in Nausori Town
Main Street in Nausori Town is starting to get flooded. Photos sent to fijivillage News shows people walking through ankle deep water. A Nausori resident says this
Some parts of Lautoka flooded
Some parts of Lautoka are flooded as heavy rain continues in the West. The Fiji Roads Authority says floodwater level at Buabua Road junction is high and is closed to
All heavy rain and flood warnings cancelled as TD01F exits Fiji
Good news as all heavy rain and flood warnings have been cancelled as Tropical Disturbance 01F moves out of the country. The Nadi Weather Office says TD01F continues t
243 people sheltering in 4 evacuation centres in the Western Division
As of 9am, a total of 243 people from 63 households are still sheltering in four evacuation centres in the Western Division. The National Disaster Risk Management Offi
Tavua Water levels recede, but flood alerts continue across Fiji
Water levels in Tavua Town have started to recede as rainfall has eased over the past few hours, but other areas remain flooded and are closed to all traffic. The Tavu
Heavy rain causes flooding in Ba, water levels recede as weather improves
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in parts of Ba, with Sarava and Veisaru remain affected with water levels now receding as the weather clears. This was highlighted
Northern Division, Lomaiviti and Lau group warned of heavy rain and flood risks
Fijians in the Northern Division, Lomaiviti, and Lau Group should prepare for more rain, as a heavy rain alert remains in effect and will continue to impact parts of the
Public urged to boil drinking water and practice basic sanitation to prevent waterborne diseases
People are being urged to boil drinking water and practice basic sanitation to prevent waterborne diseases during this heavy rain. While speaking at a press conference