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TC Gita weakens as it leaves Fiji

February 14, 2018 6:14 pm

A heavy rain warning is in force for south west Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

On the situation, Severe Tropical Cyclone Gita, a category 4 system was located about 390 km east north east of Kadavu at 3am this morning. The cyclone is moving away from Fiji at about 16km/hr.

What to expect, on the forecast for south west Viti Levu and nearby smaller islands, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, there will be periods of rain, heavy at times and squally thunderstorms.

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Localised heavy falls may lead to flash flooding of low lying areas so those living in these areas, please take the necessary precautions and move to higher ground.

We will bring you more on the weather situation as information comes to hand.