Flash flood warning for Rakiraki and Ba and flash flood alert for rest of the Western Division remains

Flash flood warning for Rakiraki and Ba and flash flood alert for rest of the Western Division remains

By Rashika Kumar
Sunday 05/03/2023
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A flash flood warning remains in force for low lying areas and flood prone areas within Rakiraki and Ba catchment and a flash flood alert also remains in force for flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas for the rest of the Western Division.

The Weather Office says Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Kevin has exited Fiji waters and is now in the New Zealand area of responsibility however, the associated active trough of low pressure continues to affect the Fiji group.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Northern Ba and Ra, greater Nadi/Lautoka/Ba area, Sigatoka, interior Ba and Nadroga/Navosa, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups.

A heavy rain alert remains in force for the rest of Fiji.

The Weather Office says Irish Crossings and low lying roads will be affected.

A strong wind warning is in force for Conway Reef which is located 460 kilometres Southwest of Kadavu and open waters of far Southwest Viti Levu, far Southern Koro Sea and far Southern Lau waters.

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