Flood Warning for Rakiraki Town, Heavy Rain Warning for Northern and Eastern parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu

A Flood Warning is in force for low lying and flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Nakauvadra River at Rakiraki Town and Nasivi River.

The Nadi Weather Office says a Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low lying and flood prone areas under the heavy rain warning.

A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the interior, Northern and Eastern parts of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti Group.

Localised heavy falls may lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas.

During this time of the year, there is an abundance of moisture in the environment and with more heating, the risk is elevated for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Heavy rain can be experienced in a short duration of a few hours.

A trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the Fiji Group.

The associated cloud and rain is expected to affect the Northern and Eastern parts of the country until tomorrow.