News

Nadi residents brace for more adverse weather

As Nadi residents continue to recover from the Christmas Day floods, families are bracing for the possibility of more flooding, as heavy rain has been affecting the town throughout the day.

December 27, 2024 4:07 pm
 

News

Police impose movement restrictions

Police have implemented movement restrictions in Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki towns due to escalating flood risks as heavy rain continues to impact the Western Division.

December 27, 2024 3:26 pm
 

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Flood impact on cane unknown until waters recede

Fiji Sugar Corporation chief executive officer Bhan Pratap Singh says the impact of floodwater on cane crops in the Western Division will not be known until the weather has cleared.

December 27, 2024 3:20 pm
 

News

Kiran takes office

Sashi Kiran has been sworn in as the new Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection.

December 27, 2024 3:15 pm
 

News

WAF advises people to store water

The Water Authority of Fiji is urging its customers in the Western and Northern parts of the country to store and boil sufficient drinking water as the current weather system can affect water supply to these areas.

December 27, 2024 3:08 pm
 

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Shoppers stock up in Labasa

The Labasa River level remains normal and the town is currently buzzing with shoppers and businesses operating as normal.

December 27, 2024 2:57 pm
 

News

Localized flooding hits the Western Division

An active trough of low pressure is slowly moving over the country.

December 27, 2024 12:55 pm
 

News

Rakiraki town partially closed as flood concerns persist

Authorities in Rakiraki are closely monitoring the heavy rain and flood situation, with evacuation centres ready to be activated to assist residents.

December 27, 2024 12:44 pm
 

Natural Disaster

Officers on standby for flood operations

The Fiji Police Force has confirmed that 160 officers are on standby for flood operations and help in evacuation efforts in the Western Division.

December 27, 2024 12:33 pm
 

Natural Disaster

Floodwater forces Nadi back road closure

The Nadi back road near Pacific Energy has been closed due to rising water, making it impassable, but all other roads within the town boundary remain open and accessible, with no flooding reported.

December 27, 2024 12:24 pm
 

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Ba businesses hesitate to close shops despite floodwaters

As floodwaters in Ba town rise rapidly, many business owners are hesitant to close their shops.

December 27, 2024 12:17 pm
 

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Business as usual in the North

Despite the continuous heavy rain that was experienced overnight in a few places around Vanua Levu, all flood-prone areas remain unaffected.

December 27, 2024 12:08 pm

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