Cyclone Daphne located 590km west southwest of Nadi

Tropical Cyclone Daphne is currently located about 590 kilometres south southwest of Nadi as of 12am.

Daphne is moving southeast at about 50 kilometres per hour.

Close to the centre the cyclone is estimated to have average wind speeds of 75 kilometres per hour.

A gale warning remains in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Southern Lau group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

A strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of the Fiji group.

A severe flood warning remains in force for all major rivers, streams, and low lying areas of Viti Levu.

Meanwhile the Queens highway is now accessible throughout.

The Divisional Road Engineer Western, Munsami Naidu said that the Navo Bridge in Nadi is now open both ways to all traffic.

For the Kings highway, Wailotua and Naqia bridges are still closed.

Story by: Fijivillage Team