Seven major rivers around the country have broken their banks according to the latest update by the Weather Office.

These include the Nakauvadra river in Rakiraki, Nasivi river in Tavua, Ba river, Nadi river, Qawa river in Labasa, Nasekawa river in Dreketi in Vanua Levu and the Waidina river in Naitasiri.

If you live near these major rivers please do not take the risk and move to an evacuation centre or higher ground.

You can call 917 or 910 if you need assistance.

There is a severe flood warning in force for all low lying areas near the Rewa river, Nakauvadra river in Rakiraki, Nasivi river in Tavua, Ba river, Sabeto river in Nadi, Nawaka river, Nadi river, Yaqara river, Waibula river, Waimanu river, Wainimala river, Wainibuka, Qawa river in Labasa and Nasekawa river in Dreketi.

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