Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu continues to move away from Fiji waters this morning, but its outer bands are still bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks across the country.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has announced the relocation of services from the Raiwaqa Health Centre due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

The National Fire Authority is urging businesses to prioritise fire safety following a major warehouse fire in Nadi over the weekend.

China and Russia have blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Residents in Nadi are being urged to take all necessary precautions as the Nadi River has risen above the critical level, with the risk of significant flooding extremely high.

The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office has confirmed that 12 evacuation centres are currently active across the country as adverse weather continues to impact several divisions.

Power supply has been disrupted across Viti Levu due to a fault on a major transmission line amid ongoing adverse weather conditions.

A total of more than 150 people are currently sheltering in evacuation centres across Fiji as authorities continue to monitor the impacts of severe weather conditions.

Residents in Suva’s informal settlements are taking precautions as the effects of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu are expected to last until tomorrow.

Nadi’s Nawaijikuma settlement, one of the areas most affected by adverse weather, saw residents forced to leave their homes and seek higher ground as Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu swept through the Western Division today.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has announced the relocation of services from the Raiwaqa Health Centre due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

A $6 million housing development is underway in Vunika, outside Labasa, in a major boost aimed at meeting increasing housing needs in the Northern Division.