Heavy rain alert remains for Fiji as trough approaches

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The Fiji Meteorological Service states a heavy rain alert remains for the entire Fiji Group.

An active trough of low pressure is expected to approach from the west, bringing significant weather impacts from later today through to Wednesday.

According to the latest forecast, occasional rain, heavy at times, along with a few thunderstorms, will develop in the western parts of Fiji before spreading across the group.

The anticipated heavy rainfall will result in localised flooding low-lying areas.