Flood Warning remains for Nadi, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki, while Heavy Rain Warning remains for whole of Fiji
Clouds and rain to affect Fiji till Sunday

Flood Warning remains for Nadi, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki, while Heavy Rain Warning remains for whole of Fiji

Clouds and rain to affect Fiji till Sunday

By Alipate Narawa
27/12/2024

Flood Warning remains for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua) Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) and Nadi rivers while a Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji.

A Flood Alert remains in place for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of all major rivers in Fiji.

The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with associated clouds and rain will affect the group till Sunday.

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They say this may cause major flooding of low lying areas, drainage, properties, small streams, Irish crossings and businesses.

This may lead to flooding on major roads causing significant disruption to traffic flow, essential services and power supply.

The Weather Office says displacement of communities near streams and river banks due to flooding and risk of landslides.

They say major flooding of areas downstream of major rivers and coastal areas especially during high tide.


Some roads in Tavua closed due to flooding

By Marika Rasekaseka
27/12/2024
Photo:Kajol Samsen

Tavua Town’s end towards Rakiraki is currently flooded and closed to all traffic, despite low tide.

The Tavua Police Station has confirmed that the heavy rain experienced last night has resulted in several roads being flooded and closed and they are still surveying the situation.

They say affected routes include Yaladro Road, Nabua Flats, Balata Road and the Rocky Bridge.

Meanwhile, the Nadi Weather Office has issued a flood warning for flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of the Ba, Nasivi (Tavua), Nakauvadra (Rakiraki), and Nadi rivers.

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They say a heavy rain warning also remains in force for the entire country.

They advise that a flood alert is still in place for flood-prone areas near all major rivers in Fiji.

An active trough of low pressure with associated clouds and rain is expected to affect Fiji until Sunday.

Stay tuned for updates and exercise caution if you are in affected areas.



Rakiraki Town flooded

By Alipate Narawa
27/12/2024

Rakiraki Town is flooded as it has started to rain again.

Rakiraki Town Council CEO, Sailosi Sawana says flood waters have entered Rakiraki Town.

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Sawana says they were trying to get to town through Naqoro Flats but that is flooded as well.

He has asked the public to take heed of the advice from the Nadi Weather Office.

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222 people taking shelter in 4 evacuation centres in the West

By Alipate Narawa
27/12/2024
One of four different evacuation centres in the Western Division, Andrews Primary School Photo:Fiji Police Force

222 people from 49 families are currently taking shelter in four different evacuation centres in the Western Division due to flash flooding.

The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office says people are taking shelter at Andrews Primary School, Saioni Methodist Church in Lavusa, Korovuto College in Nadi and the Vou Dance Office.

As of 6am, 173 people are sheltering at Andrews Primary, 10 at Korovuto College, 34 at Saioni Lavusa Church, and 7 at the Vou Dance Office.

The Fiji Police Force continues to monitor the situation.

The Western Division Command and Coordination Centre can be contacted on 9905457 should anyone require assistance moving to higher ground.


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