Severe TC Mal has now been downgraded to a Category 2 system.

The National Disaster Management Office is closely working with the relevant authorities to monitor a landslide that occurred at Vataleka in Wailoku Tamavua.

The heavy rain warning is now cancelled for most parts of the country, with the exception of Western Division, Serua, Namosi, Vatulele, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands.

The National Disaster Management Office says 182 evacuation centres are active across the four divisions, as of this morning.

As the Flash Flood Warning and Flash Alerts issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service remain in effect, police are strongly advising the public to exercise caution and avoid taking risks that could compromise their safety.

In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Mal, Commissioner West Apolosi Lewaqai has outlined the primary focus of their team – the swift clearance of schools currently serving as evacuation centres.

The Water Authority of Fiji will be carrying out repairs to normalize the water supply once the floodwaters subside to allow WAF ground teams to safely access the affected areas.

83 evacuation centers are currently open in Western Division housing more than 3,000 people.

The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that both Queens and Kings Road are now open.

The National Disaster Management Office is calling on Fijians to stay at home and avoid unnecessary movement.

Tropical Cyclone Mal is expected to weaken to Category 2 within the next six to nine hours.

Acting Director of the Fiji Meteorological Office Bipen Prakash is urging Fijians to remain vigilant for possible flooding due to heavy rain.