Flash flood alert in force for flash flood prone areas in Viti Levu
A flash flood alert is in force for flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Viti Levu while a heavy rain warning is in place for the Western Divisio
Tag: TC Mal
Bus services suspended while taxi services to continue as normal
The Fiji Bus Operators Association confirms that bus services will remain suspended throughout the country. Association General Secretary Rohit Latchan says services w
TC Mal: Situation calms down in Western Division
As category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal moves away from the Western Division, Fijians are waking up to find calm conditions and are grateful that there have not been any major
TC Mal moves close to Kadavu while western Viti Levu to experience gale force winds for a few hours
Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal is now showing signs of weakening as it moves towards Kadavu. The centre of TC Mal is located 130 kilometres west of Kadavu. Kadavu
Villagers of Kese in Yasawa share their homes with other families
As Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified into a category 3 system this morning villagers of Kese in Yasawa are sharing their homes with other people in the village and tak
Fault causes power disruptions in most parts of Western Division
A fault has caused a disruption to power supply in most parts of the Western Division. Energy Fiji Limited says the areas affected include Momi and areas nearby, most
TC Mal intensifies into category 3 system while hurricane force winds not expected to be over land areas
TC Mal has intensified into a category 3 system at midnight with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometres per hour and gusts of 165 kilometres per hour close to its cent
Strong winds and rough seas currently being experienced on Mamanuca Island
Strong winds and rough seas are currently being experienced in the Mamanuca Islands as Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified to into a category 3 system. Tropica Island
Rain and winds intensify on Kuata Island in the Yasawas
People on Kuata Island in the Yasawas are currently experiencing very strong winds and heavy rain. Kuata Island Barefoot Resort staff Simione Lewesi says they started
Northern Division braces for TC Mal, steps up preparations
As Tropical Cyclone Mal has entered the Fiji Group, people in the Northern Division have prepared well for the cyclone as they have learnt lessons from previous cyclones.
Western Division feels the brunt of TC Mal
Fijians in the western division are currently facing the brunt of category 3 Tropical Cyclone Mal where people say it is very windy and raining. Pravin Sharma from Mot
A different approach with a high safety focus taken in power restoration during cyclone-related power outages - EFL
Energy Fiji Limited is advising people that a totally different approach with an extremely high safety focus is taken in the process of power restoration during a cyclone
Villagers of Yasawa-i-Rara to use newly built homes as their new emergency shelter
Villagers of Yasawa-i-rara will rely on the newly built houses as their evacuation centre tonight after seeing huge waves crashing on their beach as Tropical Cyclone Mal
Western Division starts to feel effects of TC Mal
As Tropical Cyclone Mal tracks towards the Fiji Group, people in the western division are beginning to feel its impact and are prepared for the worst. Nawaka, Nadi res
TC Mal enters Fiji Group, likely to intensify into category 3 system later tonight
As Tropical Cyclone Mal has now entered the Fiji Group, a Storm Warning is in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Western and Southern Viti Levu, Vatulele, Kadavu and n
Villagers of Silana in Tailevu relocates the elderly and pregnant women at the school before TC Mal
To ensure the safety of the elderly, the pregnant women and the vulnerable in the community, the villagers of Silana in Tailevu have relocated the elderly people to Navun
Assist vulnerable groups in the community - NDMO
People are advised to take heed of the current weather updates and offer assistance to vulnerable groups in their communities and support them when and where needed to en
Move now before it gets dark - Police Commander North
Divisional Police Commander North Senior Superintendent of Police Kemueli Baledrokadroka is urging people in the North living in low-lying areas to move now before it ge
Contingency plans in place if TC Mal intensifies - Malolo Island Resort Manager
Malolo Island Resort Manager Sakaraia Vonotabua says contingency plans are in place if Tropical Cyclone Mal intensifies. Vonotabua says they have been monitoring the
Rotuma currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds as TC Mal approaches Fiji
Rotuma is currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds as Tropical Cyclone Mal approaches the Fiji group. Rotuma High School Principal, Liku Tuapati has told fij
Expect waves measuring 4 to 9 metres high in coastal region and open sea - Soko
People residing in coastal areas please take precautionary measures as waves measuring 4 metres high are expected to hit our coastal regions, and waves measuring 9 metres