Villages in the Namuka District in Macuata are currently experiencing heavy downpour.

As Tropical Cyclone Tino approaches Fiji and heavy downpour is expected for most parts of the country – the National Disaster Management Office says there’s a possibility of flash floods.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport has directed all shipping services in the country to cease their operations until further notice.

The Water Authority is working around the clock to provide a consistent water supply to Fijians.

Category One Tropical Cyclone Tino is moving South-Southeast at about 20km/hr.

Bus services to areas in the Northern Division that are most at risk during TC Tino will be suspended from mid-day.

The Fiji Metrological Office is warning people to refrain from going out into the open waters with Tropical Cyclone Tino heading our way.

Communities from Seaqaqa to Bua and Savusavu are preparing for the worst, with TC Tino moving closer to Fiji.

Rain continues in Labasa but that has not stopped people from moving around in the main town area.

The Queens Highway is now clear and the travel restriction for motorists has been lifted.

A landslide near Korovisilou in Serua has caused the traffic to standstill.

Different arms of government are preparing for the approaching Tropical Depression which is likely to form into a Tropical Cyclone in less than 24 hours.