The Tropical Depression 04F is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone by tonight.

Several families in Seaqaqa whose homes were partially destroyed during TC Sarai last month have been advised to move to evacuation centres today.

In light of the current weather situation the Minister for Defence, Inia Seruiratu is reassuring the public that his Ministry is working to ensure preparations are in place for what may come our way.

Tropical Depression 04F is expected to gradually intensify into a category one cyclone by later today.

Tropical Disturbance 04F has intensified into a Tropical Depression overnight.

Director of the National Disaster Management Office, Vasiti Soko is urging Fijians adhere to the advisories on safety precautions during a cyclone.

All government ministries and departments in the Northern Division are pooling their resources with indications that Vanua Levu may take a direct hit from the impending cyclone by Friday.

Tropical Disturbance 04F is expected to gradually intensify into a Tropical Depression by this evening and further intensify into a category 1 cyclone by tomorrow evening.

Emergency operation teams are currently on standby across the country.

A tropical cyclone alert is now in force for Rotuma.

The assessment of damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Sarai in the Lau Group has deffered.

The Fiji Meteorological Services has issued a heavy rain alert for the Western half of Vanua Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca group and the Western half of Viti Levu.