Fijians living in Nadi have started preparing for Tropical Cyclone Sarai as it moves closer to the group.

The Tropical Depression which has been hovering over us for the past days has now been upgraded to a Tropical Cyclone and been named Sarai.

Prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama is currently in a briefing with the National Disaster Management Office.

Energy Fiji Ltd has advised the adverse weather conditions may cause fluctuations in the electricity supply.

The Fiji Bus Operators Association is yet to make a decision on whether services will be suspended in light of TC Sarai.

Fiji Meteorological Services director Misaele Funaki says Fijians need to stock up and prepare for the approaching Tropical Cyclone Sarai.

Heavy rain this morning has caused localized flooding along Navakuru Road in the Northern Division.

Fijians have been reminded to stay on land and not make any sea travel plans as Tropical Cyclone Sarai heads our way.

The low-pressure system which has been hovering over Fiji has now been upgraded to a Tropical Disturbance (TD03F) as of this afternoon.

The Fiji Meteorological Office says people need to take precautionary measures with the threat of a cyclone upon us.

The Fiji Meteorological Office says there is a high chance of a tropical cyclone developing later this week, but there is still no confirmation on which track it will take.

The Pacific’s first cyclone early warning system will go live in Fiji this week.