WITH a strong wind and heavy rain warning for most parts of Fiji in place, the Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS) says the risk of flash flooding and flooding of low lying areas is elevated from tomorrow until Thursday.
In its latest update released earlier tonight, all communities living in the flood prone and landslide areas have been requested to remain alert as heavy rain is predicted in the coming days.
“Members of the public are advised to keep away from flooded drains whilst motorists are requested to take extreme care when driving in adverse weather conditions,” director meteorology Ravind Kumar said.
“Keep raincoats and umbrella handy while going to cast your votes for the National Elections tomorrow.”
Gradual clearance from the west is expected from Thursday night and into Friday.
The Fiji Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Any alert and warning will be issued as and when necessary in the coming days. Members of the public are reminded to keep updated with the latest weather information and take alerts and warnings seriously whenever issued.
For more details and the latest on weather, please contact the National Weather Forecasting
Centre on 6736006, 9905376 or visit the Fiji Meteorological Service’s website, www.met.gov.fj.
You can also visit the Fiji Meteorological Service official Facebook page for latest updates.
