Expect waves measuring 4 to 9 metres high in coastal region and open sea - Soko

People residing in coastal areas please take precautionary measures as waves measuring 4 metres high are expected to hit our coastal regions, and waves measuring 9 metres high can be expected in the open sea.

NDMO Director Vasiti Soko says TC Mal has the possibility of moving closer to the Western Division and the centre will remain on the western side of Viti Levu.

She says as it moves closer to the Fiji Group, there is a high possibility that it will likely intensify into a Category 3 system as it approaches the system tonight.

Soko says the Fiji Meteorological Services has also confirmed that although it’s a Category 2 cyclone, people should brace for intensified wind speed as strong winds of around 120 km/hr is expected from this afternoon.

She also stresses that people should move to higher ground while it is still daylight.