Some parts of Lautoka flooded

Some parts of Lautoka are flooded as heavy rain continues in the West.

The Fiji Roads Authority says floodwater level at Buabua Road junction is high and is closed to all traffic.

They say Vakabuli Paipai Road (1st Crossing) is closed to all traffic as well.

A Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for Viti Levu, the Northern Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups while a Flash Flood Alert is now in force for all low-lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams of Fiji.

A Heavy Rain Alert is also in force for the rest of Fiji.

The Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure which is associated with cloud and rain affects the Northern, Western and Eastern parts of the group.

It is expected to gradually spread to the rest of the country by tonight.