Preparedness is key as a low-pressure system moves toward Fiji, triggering a heavy rain alert for the Northern Division and Yasawa Group.

The Fiji Metrological Office has issued a special weather bulletin.

A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji Group.

A Central Division Emergency Operation Center has been activated while a team is also monitoring the situation in the Western division in light of the heavy rainfall experienced in certain parts of the country.

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Northern division and a heavy rain alert remains in force for the central and eastern division and Yasawa group.

The National Disaster Risk Management Office is closely monitoring the flood early warning systems with the Divisional Emergency Operations Centers and taking necessary precautions for public safety.

The Tropical Disturbance O3F remains slow moving to the east of Fiji and is expected to move southeastwards away from the Fiji group.

The International Federation of Red Cross states that despite their efforts to raise awareness within communities, there continues to be a significant lack of disaster preparedness and response in these areas.

A flash flood alert previously in force for all low lying, flood prone areas has been cancelled.

A heavy rain warning remains in place for the Northern Division, Lomaiviti and Lau Group.

The floodwaters in Rakiraki Town are receding, and people are stocking up on supplies in anticipation of more adverse weather.

The weather in Nadi remains unchanged, with ongoing rain and the afternoon high tide.