The tsunami threat level for Fiji has been de-escalated.

A tsunami threat has been issued for Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southwest of Fiji.

The demand for weather, climate and water forecast information is expected to increase over the years.

Budget constraints are one of the most serious limitations that Fiji faced with regards to pre-disaster investments.

The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has issued a warning to the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in the event of a disaster.

Several roads, crossings, and bridges in the Sigatoka, Nadi, Ba, Lautoka, and Rakiraki areas are now closed due to flooding.

The Ministry of Education is advising parents that all schools will be closed today until further notice.

A total of 370 schools have been devastated by cyclones since 2016.

The Fiji Meteorological Service says TC Kevin lies to the far southwest of Fiji and is gradually moving southeast.

A heavy rain warning and thunderstorms remain in force for Yasawa, the Mamanuca groups, Ba, Rakiraki, Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Nadroga, Navosa, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands.

A heavy rain alert and flash flood warning remain in force for the greater part of Fiji.

11 community evacuation centres in Rotuma have been boosted with the installation of solar lighting systems.