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.

A Disaster Awareness initiative has been launched to enhance preparedness among stakeholders and communities.

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office is working with authorities to monitor a landslide that occurred at Kula Street in Samabula, Suva.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has reaffirmed its commitment to leading and coordinating Fiji’s Shelter Cluster during a workshop held yesterday in Suva.

The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood warning for flood-prone areas, small streams, and low-lying regions of Labasa and the Qawa River.