Flash flood alert issued for main islands – The Fiji Times

Flash flood alert issued for main islands – The Fiji Times

A flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prones areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

The Nadi weather office states an active trough of low pressure with cloud and rain affects the Fiji group.

Heavy rain is forecasted to affect the country for the next few days.

Heavy rain will cause flash flooding.

Flooding is expected from water-clogging due to poor drainages, over flowing of small streams, low water bridges, iris crossings, roads and properties in low lying areas.