- Clean-up operations still suspended
Sunday (05 Feb)
All clean-up operations in the flood devasted areas of the Western division remain suspended untill the weather improves.
Commissioner Western Commander Joeli Cawaki says hopefully the weather will clear
- TC Jasmine not likely to affect Fiji
Sunday (05 Feb)
Tropical Cyclone Jasmine - which was earlier a tropical depression located in the Coral Sea is not expected to directly affect the Fiji group.
TC Jasmine formed off the coast of Queensland last night
- Rain disrupts movement as roads, bridges remain closed
Sunday (05 Feb)
Rain continues to affect movement around the country with some roads and bridges still closed.
This is the latest update from DISMAC.
In Lautoka - Vuda back road is open to traffic. The Navula and
- Strong winds in Kadavu
Sunday (05 Feb)
People in Kadavu are currently experiencing very strong winds - and moderate rainfall.
Isimeli Vakacabeqoli of Vunisea told FBC News - the villagers are prepared for whatever wind may come their way
- Heavy rain and strong winds in Ovalau
Sunday (05 Feb)
Ovalau is currently experiencing heavy torrential rainfall and strong winds.
In the circumstances DISMAC is currently monitoring the situation and advising the public to take necessary precautions.
Roads
- More rain as depression moves away
Sunday (05 Feb)
More rain is expected as the active rain bands associated with the tropical depression continues to affect Fiji.
The tropical depression was located about 385 kilometers South of Kadavu at 12 noon today
- Met office forecasts more rain
Sunday (05 Feb)
The Met Office is forecasting more rain.
Nadi meterology director, Alipate Waqaicelua, says the tropical depression which lies to the south of Fiji is now moving at about 15 knots towards the east and
- Rakiraki authorities continue to monitor water level
Sunday (05 Feb)
In Rakiraki, auhorities are closely monitoring current water levels which continue to rise even though rain stopped a while ago.
Water continues to pour down from the interior.
Town special administrator
- Police investigates robbery case
Sunday (05 Feb)
A couple has been robbed of $11,000 worth of cash and items says Director Operation SSP Rusiate Tudravu.
The incident took place at Togomasi in Nadi on Friday.
Tudravu says the robbers fled with $4,200
- Serious situations in the West
Sunday (05 Feb)
Torrential rainfall and strong winds being experienced in Tavua have resulted in flooding to the Yaladro and Nabuna flats which are now under 2ft of water.
In Vatukoula, the Nasomo bridge has been closed
- 51 year old taxi driver - latest road victim
Sunday (05 Feb)
A 51-year old taxi driver is the latest victim of road fatalities.
Director Operation, SSP Rusiate Tudravu told FBC NEWS the driver was on his way to Caubati after the taxi he was driving veered off the
- Nobody to blame for Fiji loss
Sunday (05 Feb)
Voice of rugby, Graham Eden says there is nobody to blame for Fiji's 7-24 loss to New Zealand in the Wellington 7s final on Saturday.
Instead, Eden says the end result was due to the hosts playing a
- Rakiraki town under curfew
Sunday (05 Feb)
Rakiraki is still under curfew after the water level rose in some flood prone areas late yesterday.
Special town administrator - Saini Raiko says they have been experiencing heavy rain since this morning.
- Tropical depression moves to South-East of Fiji
Sunday (05 Feb)
The tropical depression which was lying over the South of Fiji is now moving South East.
Nadi Weather Office - Duty Forecaster Steven Meke says to expect strong winds with average speeds of up to 45km-
- Government distances itself from JRK
Sunday (05 Feb)
The Government has separated itself from any action taken by the company which says it wants put in a monorail between Suva and Nausori.
The Attorney General, Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum has taken out public