Heavy rain alert for Viti Levu, Northern Division, Yasawa & Mamanuca group

You should expect rain for the next few days if you live in Viti Levu, the Northern Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca group.

Expect occasional rain that will be heavy at times.

The Weather Office says all this rain is being brought by a trough of low pressure that continues to affect the Fiji group.

A heavy rain alert is in force for Viti Levu, the Northern Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca group.

The Weather Office says there is a risk of flash flooding of low lying and flood-prone areas during continuous heavy rain.

You should also expect lightning strikes and thunderstorms.