A heavy rain alert has been issued for most parts of the Western Division, Bua and Eastern Macuata Province.

According to the Fiji Meteorological Services, the alert was issued for Yasawa, Mamanuca Group, Western and Northern Viti Levu including Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, interior Ba and Ra, Bua and Eastern Macuata Province.

A statement from the weather office said the heavy conditions were caused by a trough of low pressure with cloud and showers expected to approach the group from the North and affect the whole country from tomorrow.

“Occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected over Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Western and Northern Viti Levu (Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki, Interior Ba and Interior Ra), Bua and Eastern Macuata Province,” the forecasters said.

“Showers expected to become frequent and heavy over these areas from later Thursday.”