A heavy rain alert remains in effect for the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands as well as Moala and the Southern Lau group.

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office is urging the general public to be vigilant as a heavy rain alert has been issued.

Ministers responsible for Disaster Risk Management from across the Pacific gathered for the 1st Intersessional Meeting in Manila, Philippines, aiming to enhance climate action and disaster resilience efforts in the region.

Fiji can expect one or two Tropical Cyclones to pass through its Exclusive Economic Zone during the cyclone season.

Fiji’s early warning systems require urgent upgrades due to limited monitoring capacity, poorly positioned tsunami tide gauges and delays in issuing alerts during emergencies.

A heavy rain alert is now in force for Kadavu and nearby smaller islands including Yasawa, Mamanuca group, and the Lau group.

A coastal inundation warning remains in force for all the low-lying areas of southern Vitilevu.

The Nadi Weather Office has issued a strong wind warning for coastal and land areas in several areas.

The Nadi Weather Office has issued a coastal inundation alert for all low-lying coastal areas of Southern Viti Levu and nearby small islands.

The National Disaster Management Office has confirmed that three evacuation centers are open in the Central Division.

The National Disaster Management Office had an opportunity to showcase its efforts in disaster preparedness and response to its partners through an organized visit by the US Congress members and its staff yesterday.

A flash flood warning remains in force for flash flood-prone areas, small streams and low-lying areas of Vanua Levu and Northern and Western Viti Levu from Nadi through Ba to Rakiraki is now downgraded to flash flood alert.