A heavy rain warning remains in effect for the entire Fiji group.

Sugar production in the Northern Division faces yet another setback as farmers report that heavy rainfall and flooding from yesterday have already affected their cane.

Several roads in the Northern Division are currently closed due to flooding from recent heavy rainfall.

A total of 18 evacuation centres have been activated in the Northern Division.

Tropical Cyclone Rae remains a Category 2 system, posing a serious threat to low-lying areas and communities in its direct path.

Residents of Naodamu, Labasa, are being urged not to bathe in or use the floodwaters within their compounds due to sewerage outlets being flooded.

Several roads in the Northern Division are currently closed due to flooding and fallen trees.

Most businesses in Labasa town have ceased operations due to worsening weather conditions as Tropical Cyclone Rae moves through Fiji.

While Tropical Cyclone Rae remains the immediate focus, another tropical system is developing far northwest of Fiji.

Enhanced drainage systems have kept Labasa’s flood-prone areas unaffected as Tropical Cyclone Rae slowly impacts the Northern Division.

Ratu Finau Secondary School has been prepared as an evacuation centre as strong winds continue to sweep across Lakeba.