Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified into a severe tropical cyclone, reaching category three status as of midnight.

The Malolo Group is currently experiencing strong winds accompanied by heavy rain.

A widespread power outage is currently affecting the Western Division.

Residents of the Golden Age Home in Lautoka have safely taken shelter at St. Thomas High School.

As Tropical Cyclone Mal tracks closer to the country, certain areas in Nadi are experiencing power outage.

The Water Authority says further deterioration of raw water quality is significantly hindering their system recovery efforts and is affecting water production and reservoir levels at Tamavua Water Treatment Plant.

Captain Cook Cruise ship MS Caledonian Sky is currently taking shelter at Yalobi Bay in Waya Yasawa with no guests on board.

Over 400 guests remain at Plantation Island Resort in Malolo as Tropical Cyclone Mal continues to head our way.

Brazil hit back from their shock opening-game defeat to IR Iran with a resounding 9-0 win over New Caledonia in Jakarta.

Senegal are within touching distance of a place in the Round of 16 after Idrissa Gueye scored three times in a 4-1 victory over Poland.

While Tropical Cyclone Mal is moving towards Fiji, it is keeping a southerly track.

People in the Malolo Group are beginning to experience heavy rain, and wind from this hour.