Major Town centres in Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki & Tavua at high risk of severe flooding – Weather Office

Please take the necessary precautions and remain on high alert as the Weather Office is now saying that major town centres in Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki and Tavua are at high risk of severe flooding.

There is now a severe flood warning in force for low lying areas near the Nakauvadra river in Rakiraki, Nasivi river in Tavua, Sabeto river in Nadi, Yaqara and Nananu rivers and the Nawaka river in Nadi.

A flood alert is in force for low lying areas near major rivers in Viti Levu.

These include the Nadi, Navua, Rewa, Wainibuka, Sigatoka, Waimanu, Waidina and Waibula rivers.

There is also a flood alert for low lying areas near major rivers in Vanua Levu.

They are the Labasa, Qawa, Wailevu, Wainikoro, Bucaisau, Dreketi, Sorowaqa, Lekutu, Dama, Wainunu, Nasekawa and Yanawai rivers.

According to the Weather Office, the water levels at all these rivers are fluctuating in response to rainfall received and tidal changes but with more rain expected the risk of the river banks breaking and flooding is very high.

High tide is at 12pm today.

A flash flood warning is in force for all low lying and flood-prone areas in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

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