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.

The land areas of Yasawa, the Mamanuca groups, Nadi, Lautoka, and Ba are expected to experience strong winds with speeds of 45 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 80 kilometres per hour from tonight.

The Fiji Meteorological Service says Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Judy now lies to the far west of Fiji.

A heavy rain alert has been issued for parts of the Fiji group.

A tropical cyclone named Judy, currently a category one system, has formed in the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre’s area near the Solomon Islands.