Expect continuous heavy rain and strong winds until Sunday

Expect continuous heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms until Sunday due to a low-pressure system affecting the Fiji Group.

The Nadi Weather Office says a flash flood alert remains in force for low lying areas and areas adjacent to streams along Suva to Nausori, Lami, Veisari, Galoa to Pacific Harbour, Navua from Talenaua and Naboutini.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands and Southern Lau Group.

A damaging heavy swells warning remains in force for the South Western parts of Viti Levu from Coral Coast to Pacific Harbour, Southern coastal areas of Mamanuca Group, Kadavu, Beqa and Vatulele.

The active trough of low pressure with associated rain and showers is approaching the Fiji Group from the west. Localised heavy falls may lead to flash flooding of low lying areas.