People in the Yasawa Group are drawing from past cyclone experiences to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Mal.

The Fiji Red Cross Society is urging people to take precautionary measures now, in response to Tropical Cyclone Mal.

The Ba Town Council will soon be sending out emails and instructions for businesses to take heed of and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Mal.

Tropical Cyclone Mal is now a category two system.

The National Disaster Management Office is expressing deep concern over the anticipated Tropical Cyclone, particularly the heavy rainfall it is expected to bring.

The Nadi Weather Office has revealed that as of 3am today, Tropical Cyclone Mal was situated approximately 430 kilometres west of Rotuma or 650 kilometres northwest of Yasawa.

The Fiji Police Force is urgently appealing to the public to remain indoors.

Widespread rainfall has saturated various parts of the country.

Tropical Depression 02F has been named Tropical Cyclone Mal at 6pm today.

A cyclone warning is now in force for Fiji.

As Fiji braces for the impact of the approaching weather system, the Fiji Meteorological Services has issued warnings of heavy rain that will lead to flash flooding.

Labasa Town residents who live in low-lying areas have intensified their preparations for the approaching tropical cyclone, learning from past experiences.