Weather watch: Strong wind and severe flood warning remains in force

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The flooded Naqali Rd in Naitasiri on Monday, January 10, 2022. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

A strong wind warning remains in force for all land areas of the Fiji group.

The national weather forecasting centre in Nadi has also reiterated its heavy rain warning for the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti group.

And the severe flood warning also remains in force for all low-lying areas and small streams adjacent to and downdtream of Nakauvadra River in Rakiraki, Ba River, Waibula River (Korovou), Rewa River (Waimanu, Waidina, Wainimala and Wainibuka), Qawa (Dreketilailai, Boubale, Urata, Boca), Labasa (Nakama Crossing) and Nasekawa River.

The Fiji Met says a flood alert also remains in force for low-lying areas adjacent to and downstream of Nawaka, Nadi, Sigatoka and Navua River in Viti Levu; and Wailevu River, Bucaisau River, Wainikoro River, Nasorowaqa River, Lekutu River, Dama River, Wainunu River and Yanawai River in Vanua Levu.

An active trough of low pressure continues to affect the northern and eastern parts of the country.