Natural Disaster

TC Mona located north of Yasawa-i-rara

January 4, 2019 9:28 am

[Source: Fiji Meteorological Service]

Tropical Cyclone Mona was located north of Yasawa-i-rara or about 250km northwest of Labasa at 5am today.

Close to the centre, the average winds is estimated to be about 75km/hr with momentary gusts to 100km/hr.

The Fiji Meteorological Services says the gale warning for Rotuma is now been cancelled.

Article continues after advertisement

A tropical cyclone alert remains in force for Yasawa group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands.


The river at Boca, Bulileka in Labasa, swift flowing with lots of debris.

TC Mona is moving south-southwest at about 20km/hr.

A strong wind warning remains in force for all Fiji waters.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Yasawa group, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the eastern half of Viti Levu, lau and Lomaiviti group.

A heavy rain alert is now in force for the rest of Fiji.

Close to the centre, the average wind is estimated to be about 75km/hr with momentary gusts to 100km/hr.