Weather watch: Flood warning is now in force for low-lying areas

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A flood warning is now in force for low lying areas and small streams within Tuva, Vitogo, Ba, Tavua,Yaqara and Rakiraki rivers. Picture: FIJI MET

A flood warning is now in force for low-lying areas and small streams within Tuva, Vitogo, Ba, Tavua, Yaqara and Rakiraki rivers.

The Fiji Meteorological Service says areas that also be likely to be affected are low-lying areas that are downstream of Emuri Village in Sigatoka, Vakabuli-Paipai Irish crossing in Lautoka, low-lying areas and small streams within Ba river, low-lying areas within Rakiraki and Penang river and low-lying areas within Nasivi river in Tavua.

Fiji Met says a trough of low pressure remains slow moving over Fiji and associated cloud and rain is expected to affect the group till later today.