[Source: www.met.gov.fj]

A heavy rain alert is now in force for eastern half of Viti Levu, southern Bua, Cakaudrove and northeastern Macuata provinces, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

Occasional rain, heavy at times, and isolated thunderstorms expected in these areas from later tonight.

The Fiji Meteorological Services says localised heavy falls may lead to flash flooding of low lying and flood prone areas.

A trough of low pressure is expected to develop to the east of Fiji and affect parts of the group from later today and continue until the next few days.

Another trough of low pressure lies slow moving to the southwest of Fiji and is gradually drifting southeast towards the group.

[Source: Fiji Meteorological Service] 

The Fiji Met says these systems are expected to result in occasional rain, heavy at times, and isolated thunderstorms over eastern half of Viti Levu, southern Bua, Cakaudrove and northeastern Macuata provinces, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands from later tonight.

Consequently, it says a heavy rain alert is now in force for these areas.

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

For the rest of the Fiji Group, expect cloudy periods with some showers.

Conditions are expected to ease from later Monday, but isolated heavy falls in the afternoon and evening may continue.

The Fiji Meteorological Service says it’s will continue to monitor this weather event and update warnings and forecasts accordingly.