Flood Alert Now in Force

A FLOOD ALERT is now in force for low lying and flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba River, Nasivi River in Tavua and Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki.

Nabukelevu in the upstream of Navua catchment, just below the confluence of Wainamoli creek and main Navua River, is also under Flood Alert. The next high tide is at around 6.15am.

Due to the rising water levels in these rivers, coupled with the expected heavy rainfall coinciding with high tide, there is heightened potential for river flooding in these catchments.

Also a FLASH FLOOD WARNING remains in force for flood prone areas, small streams and low lying crossings for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

An active trough of low pressure is affecting the Fiji Group.

This system is anticipated to produce occasional to periods of rain, heavy at times, and thunderstorms over most parts of the Group today.

Rainfall should start to gradually ease from later tomorrow staring from the Western Division.

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Flooding in low lying areas.