Natural Disaster

Those living in low-lying areas are advised to take precautionary measures as a heavy rain warning remains in force.

With three cyclones predicted to affect Fiji this season, the United Nations is working with the Government through the Ministry of Disaster Management on evacuation and aid plans.

The Fiji Meteorological Services is now training its officers to move away from traditional ways of predicting weather to impact-based forecasting.

The Fiji Red Cross Society has ramped up their awareness campaigns in rural and maritime islands.

The Fiji Red Cross Society says it has come across victims of domestic and sexual violence during natural disasters.

Fijians on the Island of Moala in Lau were advised on the importance of disaster preparedness as we enter another cyclone season.

The Ministry of Disaster Management is gearing up towards a state of readiness as we enter the cyclone season.

Both the Queens and Kings Road are open for all traffic.

Reports are emerging of extensive damage to villages in Kadavu due to TC Harold.

Movement restrictions imposed yesterday during the height of Tropical Cyclone Harold have been lifted however COVID19 restrictions still remain.

The Education Ministry will begin its post Tropical Cyclone Harold assessment from today.

Villagers in Naioti in the district of Yale in Kadavu felt the full brunt of TC Harold which has left them in shock.