Flash flooding in areas along Serua Flats

Flash flooding in areas along Serua Flats

By Rashika Kumar
Friday 19/01/2024
Source: Fiji Roads Authority

The National Disaster Management Office is calling on members of the public living along the Naboutini Flats, Yarawa Flats and Galoa Flats along coastal Serua to be vigilant and remain on high alert as heavy rain has caused flash flooding along these areas.

The NDMO is pleading with drivers to exercise caution as heavy rain has led to reduced visibility on the roads.

They say police are currently on the ground to monitor traffic.

They will continue to work with them to ensure the safety of the general public commuting along Queens Highway.

Members of the public residing in these areas are strongly advised to be on high alert as high tide is expected at 1am.

The NDMO stresses that the safety of every individual is always of paramount importance to them so the general public need to strictly adhere to advisories issued by the relevant authorities.

Contact the Fiji Police Force or the National Fire Authority should you need assistance to move to higher ground.

Information on designated evacuation centres are accessible on the NDMO website on:https://www.ndmo.gov.fj/ 

NDMO is strongly advising members of the public to stay away and refrain from attempting to cross or swim in flooded rivers, streams, drains, roads, and walkways where the water is above knee level.

A trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain affects the Fiji group.

The Nadi Weather Office says expect occasional rain, heavy at times and a few thunderstorms over the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti groups.

Expect occasional showers, heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms over Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, the Western parts of Viti Levu including Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba,Tavua, Rakiraki and interior of Ba, Ra Nadroga and Navosa. Localised heavy rain may lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas.

FEATURE NEWS
Judge rules in Saneem and Sayed-Khaiyum case that Magistrate lacked jurisdiction to rule on some matters
High Court Judge, Justice Thushara Rajasinghe has ruled in the appeal of former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem and former Attorney General, ...
3 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Motikiai Murray suspended for 3 weeks
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has been hit with a blow as young flanker Motikiai Murray has been handed a three weeks suspension after he was found ...
2 hours ago

Supervisor of Elections to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm Wednesday
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm Wednesday. The interview will focus on ...
3 hours ago

15-year-old granted bail for alleged involvement in Police vehicle stoning at Nabua
Bail has been granted for a 15-year-old who was charged for his alleged involvement in the stoning of a police vehicle last week Thursday along Ratu ...
16 hours ago

Drua merch most sold in the comp and an average of $10M generated from each home game
It has been more than 20 years in the making but the Fijian Drua craze has definitely brought in many positive results in the Shop N Save Super Rugby ...
17 hours ago

Low water level at the reservoir causing disruptions in Delainavesi
Low water level at the reservoirs and high turbidity level is causing disruptions in Delainavesi. This has been shared to fijivillage News by the ...
17 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Reverend Tugi on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Watch the General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fellowship, Reverend Simione Tugi on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
19 days ago

fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and William Parkinson
Chairman of Communications Fiji Limited, parent company of FM96, LegendFM, VitiFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam, fijivillage and PNGFM, William Parkinson ...
20 days ago

fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and Adi Tulia Nacola
The candid interview focuses on Nacola, coming from a chiefly family and being a daughter of a Minister who was ousted in the 1987 military coup, her ...
20 days ago

TOP