Heavy rain and flash flood alerts in force
Expect more rain from today. The rain is being brought by a trough of low pressure moving slowly over the North-Eastern parts of the group. A flash flood alert rema
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Flash flood alert in force for flood prone areas from Navua to Korovou and Nasekawa and Drekeniwai
A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas from Navua to Korovou and Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in force fo
Flash flood alert in force for flood prone areas in Rewa, Ba, Nasivi, Nasekawa and Drekeniwai
A flash flood alert is in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas in Rewa, Ba, Nasivi in Tavua, Nasekawa and Drekeniwai. A heavy rain alert remains in forc
Parts of Ba Town flooded again overnight
Parts of Ba Town were flooded again overnight following heavy rain. Flood waters started entering some of the shops at around 10 o’clock last night. Photos p
People living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash
The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo
People living in maritime islands within Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash
The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo
Do not panic but listen to the advice and prepare accordingly – Seruiratu
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says their advice to people is do not panic and prepare accordingly following confirmation by the Fiji Meteorological Serv
Weather models are picking up a possible tropical low pressure system next week – Fiji Met
The Fiji Meteorological Service says weather models are picking up a possible tropical low-pressure system next week. They say the location as to where the system may
Seruiratu tells officials to carry out assessments quickly and leave no one out
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has told Commissioners and other government officials to carry out their assessments quickly and ensure no one is left out
More than 4,000 people in evacuation centres have not received any food rations for more than 48 hours - NFP Leader
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he has received information that more than 4,000 people in over 150 evacuation centres have not received any
4,069 people currently in 156 evacuation centres
4,069 people are currently taking shelter in 156 evacuation centres. There are 106 evacuations centres open in the Western Division, 33 in the Central Division, 1 in t
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
Flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
A flash flood warning remains in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. A severe flood warning remains in force for all low l
226 people currently in evacuation centres
226 people are currently taking shelter in evacuation centres around the country. There are 28 evacuations centres open in the Western Division while 2 are open in the
Flash flooding in parts of Nadi Town
A resident of Waqadra in Nadi, Avneel Abhishay says there is flash flooding in parts of Nadi Town. He says he can see that the water level in the Votualevu river incre
Ba River bank bursts and Ba Town closed due to flooding
The Ba River has burst its bank and there is now widespread flooding in Ba Town. Rajendra supermarket staff, Roneel Prakash says floodwaters have entered the Ba Market
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
Man swept away by strong currents while crossing Mataniwai river in Tavua
A 35-year-old man was swept away by strong currents while trying to cross the Mataniwai river in Tavua this morning. National Disaster Management Office Director Vasit
NDMO wants people to call emergency operation centres and Police command centres about evacuation centres
The National Disaster Management Office is asking people to call their emergency operation centres and Police command centres if they have questions about evacuation cent
Reports of flooding in Rakiraki, Ba and Tavua
There are reports of flooding in parts of Rakiraki, Tavua and Ba but flood waters are starting to recede in most areas. Parts of Rakiraki Town are flooded. Rakiraki
Schools in Fiji closed until further notice
Due to flooding in several parts of Fiji and further flooding expected in the next few days, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that all schools are closed until fur