NDRMO URGES PUBLIC TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY...

The Fiji Meteorological Services (FMS) has issued a special weather bulletin for a HEAVY RAIN WARNING NOW IN FORCE FOR THE ENTIRE FIJI GROUP. This is due to a trough of low pressure, bringing persistent clouds and rain, which is expected to affect the country until Sunday.

The National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) is closely monitoring flood early warning systems in consultation with Divisional Emergency Operation Centers.

With continuous heavy rainfall, the risk of flash flooding significantly, the NDRMO strongly urges the public to remain vigilant and continue to take all necessary safety precautions. It is crucial that everyone STAYS AWAY and REFRAINS from attempting to cross or swim in flooded rivers, streams, drains, roads, and walkways where water levels are above knee height. Such actions are extremely dangerous.

Motorists are also advised to take extra precautions as traffic disruptions are likely. For the latest updates on potential road closures, please monitor the Fiji Roads Authority Facebook page, the FRA Viber community, or visit the FRA Emergency Dashboard: https://bit.ly/4gxpmAh

For the most up-to-date and reliable weather information, please refer to the official source, the Fiji Meteorological Services. Visit their website at www.met.gov.fj or check their official Facebook page. The public is also encouraged to join the Government News Viber community for timely updates.

The FMS and the NDRMO will continue to monitor the current weather situation closely and will issue further advisories as needed.

Be safe Fiji!