A heavy rain alert remains in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti group and the eastern half of Viti-Levu.

A trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain remains slow moving over the group.

The Nadi Weather Office says that is expected to affect the group for the next few days.

Meanwhile, a flood alert that was previously in force for the low lying areas and small stream adjacent to major rivers for the Eastern half of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni is now cancelled.