Severe Weather Alert Issued From The Fiji Meteorological Service

The risk of flash flooding of low lying areas and flood prone areas during persistent localised heavy falls.

Friday 17 December 2021 | 09:00

The following areas are under Heavy Rain Alert:

Western and northern parts and interior of Viti Levu

Western and northern parts and interior of Vanua Levu

Kadavu

Yasawa; and

Mamanuca Group.

POSSIBLE IMPACTS:

RISK OF FLASH FLOODING OF LOW LYING AND FLOOD PRONE AREAS DURING PERSISTENT LOCALISED HEAVY FALLS.

RISK OF LIGHTNING STRIKES DURING THUNDERSTORMS.

RISK OF FLOODING OF SMALL RIVERS, CREEKS AND CROSSINGS.

POOR VISIBILITY ON ROADS IN AREAS OF HEAVY RAIN FOR MOTORISTS.

REDUCED VISIBILITY AT SEA.

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