Heavy rain and flood warnings in place for Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and nearby smaller islands

There is still heavy rain and flood warnings in place for parts of Fiji. 

A heavy rain warning is in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups.

The Nadi Weather Office says this is due to a trough of low pressure that remains slow moving over the group with associated cloud and rain bands expected to affect the Fiji group till later tomorrow.

There is still a flood warning in force for low lying areas and downstream of Naqali Bridge and the Waidina River in Naitasiri.

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

People can expect periods of rain, heavy at times and a few thunderstorms. Heavy falls may lead to flooding of low lying areas.

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