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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Parts of Ba, Nadi, Rakiraki and Tavua are already flooded and the Nadi Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre says residents living in flood-prone areas need to remain vigilant.

Floodwaters have entered Rakiraki Town and Naqoro Flats as heavy rain continues across the country.