The Yasawa Islands particularly Soso in Naviti are experiencing an escalation in wind speeds since 5 pm today.

The Water Authority of Fiji has issued a warning to residents in the Western Division to prepare for potential water disruptions in the wake of recent heavy rains and flooding.

The National Disaster Management Office is pleading with Fijians to take precautions and prioritize safety at all times in the wake of a heavy rain alert and possible flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Fiji Meteorological Services Acting Director Bipen Prakash says that the low-pressure system that is currently affecting the country is slowly moving eastward.

The Fiji Police Force is on high alert and ready to respond to potential emergencies arising from the unfavourable weather conditions currently affecting the country says Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu.

Severe weather conditions experienced in most parts of Fiji including heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning have disrupted power supply distribution in Rakiraki, Ba, Lautoka and certain parts of the Central Divisions.

The low-pressure system associated with an active trough of low pressure has intensified into Tropical Disturbance TD04F currently positioned 140km southwest of Yasawa-i-Rara.

An active trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain bands continues to affect most parts of the country, especially in the western and central divisions.

A flash flood warning remains in force for flood-prone areas, small streams, and low-lying crossings for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that several roads are closed off in the Central and Western Divisions due to flooding.

The Fiji Meteorological Service has upgraded its heavy rain alert for the Western, Central, and Eastern Divisions to a warning, while a heavy rain alert remains in place for the Northern Division.

The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a heavy rain alert for the Fiji Group as an active trough of low pressure is forecasted to develop to the West.