Fiji is likely to experience heavy rain, flooding and strong winds over the next few days as Tropical Disturbance TD03F approaches the country.

The National Disaster Risk Management Office is urging Fijians to remain alert and take extra precautions as a flash flood alert remains in force for the Southern and Central Eastern Divisions from Navua, Suva, and Nausori to Tailevu North and Ovalau, as well as Kadavu and southern Vanua Levu.

The country has maintained a strong record of regional disaster response, says Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka.

Authorities in Labasa are closely monitoring the situation as continuous heavy rain has caused flooding in several low-lying and flood-prone areas.

The country is expected to experience above-average rainfall and warmer-than-normal temperatures over the coming months, the Fiji Meteorological Service warns.

Tropical cyclones pose a threat to every island in Fiji, with no region consistently safe.

Fiji must act now to strengthen disaster preparedness by merging scientific forecasts with traditional knowledge, says Permanent Secretary for Meteorological Services Paula Baleilevuka.

The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office is urging the public to stay on high alert as a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the eastern half of Viti Levu, including Serua-Namosi, Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri and parts of Ra.

The Fiji Meteorological Services has warned maritime and coastal communities to exercise caution as the highest tides of 2025 approach this week.

Heavy rain alerts is now enforced for most parts of Fiji, especially in flood-prone areas.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has emphasised that effective early warning systems must go beyond just monitoring and forecasting to ensure communities can take timely and life-saving action.

The United Nations has urged Fiji to increase investment in disaster prevention, warning that Pacific nations lose billions each year by spending too little on resilience.