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Low pressure slowly moving over Fiji

December 22, 2015 4:40 am

A trough of low pressure lies slow moving over Fiji with associated cloud and rain.

However, the director of Meteorology Ravin Kumar says, a chance of Tropical Cyclone forming in Fiji area in the next five days is very low.

Kumar adds heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

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Occasional rain and few thunderstorms over Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

Kumar says localized heavy rain may lead to flash flooding with a flood alert is now in force for all low lying areas adjacent to Nabukaluka station and downstream of Waidina river.

The Fiji Met Services will continue to monitor the major rivers and issue any warning if necessary.

Mariners are advised to keep updated with the latest marine weather forecast before planning the journey and make careful decision.