Heavy rain alert for parts of Fiji

A heavy rain alert is in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, Tailevu, Nausori, Suva, Navua, Yasawa, Lau and Lomaiviti Group.

A trough of low pressure with cloud and rain remains slow moving over Fiji and is expected to affect the group till later tomorrow.

Isolated heavy falls are likely and localised heavy rain may lead to flash flooding in low lying areas.

A flood alert also remains in force for the low lying areas, small streams and low lying areas adjacent to major rivers for Vanua Levu and Taveuni.