Flash Flood Warning for all low-lying areas of Western and interior of Viti Levu, Heavy Rain Alert for the rest of Fiji
Flood water level recedes in Ba but expected to rise later

Flash Flood Warning for all low-lying areas of Western and interior of Viti Levu, Heavy Rain Alert for the rest of Fiji

Flood water level recedes in Ba but expected to rise later

By Rashika Kumar
Tuesday 24/12/2024
Source : Fiji Meteorological Service

A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for all low-lying flood prone areas of Western and interior of Viti Levu, including Momi to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba through Tavua, Rakiraki, interior Ra and Tailevu North.

A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for all low-lying flood prone areas of Vanua Levu and is now in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi River in Tavua and Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki.

A Strong Wind Warning is now in force for the coastal land areas of the Western and Northern parts of Viti Levu including Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba through Tavua to Rakiraki, the interior of Ba, Ra, Nadroga/Navosa, Serua/Namosi, Naitasiri provinces and Tailevu North, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Vatulele and Kadavu.

The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the group, which is associated with clouds and rain.

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The rainy conditions will continue until Saturday and are expected to ease in the weekend.

Meanwhile, flood water levels in Elevuka Creek in Ba Town is receding but it could rise as it continues to rain in the interior of Ba.

Ba Town Council Acting CEO Vinal Prasad says water in the creek, which is very close to the town, was rising earlier today.

The Ba Town Council says with heavy rain affecting the town, people should avoid getting near flooded areas.

They are asking people to take all the necessary precautions and stay safe.

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