Navua River floodwater level drop
Floodwater level in Navua River is receding. The National Fire Authority say the rain has stopped and no area were flooded. A Flood Warning remains for flood prone
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Areas in Rakiraki that were recently closed to traffic due to flooding are now open
Areas in Rakiraki that were recently closed to traffic due to flooding are now open, as floodwaters have receded, except for the Raiwasa Bridge and Raiwasa Mead Road, whi
Parts of Nadi still flooded as water levels drop
Floodwater levels in Nadi are receding, but some parts of the roads are still flooded. The Nadi Police Station says this is mostly due to drainage issues in Nawaka, cause
Ba flood levels decrease but restrictions remain
Flood water level in all areas of Ba is decreasing but a restriction in movement still continues for Ba Town. Ba Police has also told fijivillage News that 6 people ar
Flood Warning also issued for Navua River
A Flood Warning remains for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi River in Tavua, Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki and Nadi, Sigatoka, Wainibuka, Wainima
Water levels recede in Tavua Town, Tavua Levu Village still flooded
Water levels in Tavua Town have started to recede as rain has calmed down in the past few hours but restriction on movement continues. This has been confirmed to fijiv
Flooding continues in parts of Nadi as water levels gradually recede
Some areas in Nadi remain flooded, while water levels in other parts are beginning to recede. Nadi businessman, Mohammed Khan says areas along Nadi Back Road, includin
Some areas in Sigatoka flooded as water levels are increasing
Some areas in Sigatoka including Waicoba Valley and Naviyago Village are currently flooded as water levels continue to rise. Sigatoka Police say levels in the Sigatoka
Floodwater levels increase in Ba
As restriction on movement continues in Ba Town, the floodwater levels are increasing. Ba Town Council Acting CEO Vinal Prasad says main road towards the town, Elevuka
73 families taking shelter in 6 evacuation centres in the West
Seventy-three families and 312 people are taking shelter at six evacuation centres that have been activated in the Western Division. While speaking in a press conferen
11 houses partially damaged in Nadroga due to current adverse weather condition
11 houses in Nadroga have been partially damaged due to the current adverse weather situation. Minister for Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka confirmed this during a
People advised to prioritise safety and take proactive measures to protect their families – Divisional Comm North
With more rainfall expected residents especially those in flood-prone areas have been advised to prioritize safety and take proactive measures to protect themselves and t
Movements restricted in Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua Towns – ACP Driu
Movements in Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua Towns have been restricted for tonight. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO) Livai Driu says flood waters have starte
Lautoka to Ba roads open to all traffic
Roads going from Lautoka to Ba are now open to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says roads going from Ba Bridge to Wailailai Bridge (Wailailai) Flats are accessib
Flood Warning now in force for Sigatoka, Wainibuka, Wainimala, Waidina and Waimanu Rivers
A Flood Warning remains for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua) Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) and Nadi rivers, and is now force for Sigatoka, Waini
Family escapes unhurt as electric post falls near home
A family in Matawalu Village, Lautoka, is counting their blessings after an electric post fell dangerously close to their home this morning. The incident has left the
Several roads in the Northern Division closed due to flooding
Several roads in the northern division are closed to traffic due to flooding. The Fiji Roads Authority is urging every Fijian to exercise extreme caution when travelli
Ba and Rakiraki Town closed to all traffic
As flood waters continues to rise, Ba and Rakiraki Town have now been closed to all traffic. Assistance Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO) Livai Driu says the mo
Be on the look out for opportunists – ACP Driu
Police are urging the public to be on the lookout for opportunists, especially during this adverse weather, after they have been receiving numerous complaints of livestoc
Trough of low pressure expected to affect Fiji until Monday
An active trough of low pressure associated with clouds and rain remains slow moving over Fiji and is expected to affect the group until Monday. The Nadi Weather Offic
Flooding closes roads in Western Division; portions of Kings Highway affected, Queens Highway still open
Several roads in the Western Division are currently closed due to flooding while surface flooding is impacting portions of Kings Highway but Queens Highway remains access