Flash flood alert for Fiji

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Flooding in the Western Division during the last weekend. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

A flash flood alert is now activated for low-lying, flood prone areas and small streams of Fiji.

The Fiji Meteorological Service states an active trough of low pressure affects the Western and Northen division, Yasawa and Mamanuca group.

This trough is expected to gradually move over the rest of the Fiji group tonight.

Fiji Met states heavy rain will cause flooding of drains, small streams, low water bridges, iris crossings, roads and properties in low lying areas.