Natural Disaster

Heavy rain warning now in force

January 2, 2019 9:50 am

The updated track map [Source: Fiji Meteorological Service]

A heavy rain warning is now in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, eastern half of viti levu, lau and Lomaiviti group

This as an active trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain is moving towards the Fiji group from the north.

Tropical Disturbance 04F that was analysed to the Southern of Solomon Islands yesterday has upgraded to a Depression.

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The Fiji Meteorological Services reveals that the potential for TD04F to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 to 48 hours is moderate.

For Vanua levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, eastern half of Viti Levu, lau and Lomaiviti group: occasional rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms.

Rain becoming frequent from later today.

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