Motorists are stuck in traffic in areas along Korovisilou and Yarawa in Serua.

A heavy rain alert is in effect for Northern Division, Eastern parts of Viti Levu, Taveuni, Lau and Lomaiviti Group.

With the onset of the El Niño period, Fiji is presently experiencing a dry season that is anticipated to persist for the next few months.

The National Disaster Management Office recently briefed the acting Minister for Disaster Management, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, regarding their readiness for the upcoming 2023–2024 cyclone season.

Farmers in Waidradra village in Navua are now waiting for flood water to recede completely so that they can ascertain the extent of damage to their crops following flash flooding this morning.

More than 20 people are currently taking shelter at LDS church in Navua.

The National Disaster Management Office is urging the public to take extra precautions, as heavy rain in some parts of Fiji has led to flooding.

Ten Year 12 students of a flood prone area in Navua were transported to Vashist Muni College in a boat so that they could sit for their external examination this morning.

The Divisional Commissioners have started mobilizing their teams to conduct initial damage assessments, post Tropical Cyclone Mal.

Members of the public are requested to exercise caution and avoid any flooded roads or crossings.

In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Mal, the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has granted clearance for all vessels to resume operations starting from 6 am tomorrow.

Schools resume tomorrow as all civil servants are called back to work, marking Fiji’s return to normalcy after two days of disruption caused by Tropical Cyclone Mal, which is currently heading out of Fiji waters.