The Fiji Meteorological Service has cancelled the heavy rain alert that was in force across several parts of the country, saying conditions are now improving. In a special weather bulletin issued at 10am today, the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi confirmed the alert covering interior, southern and eastern Viti Levu, Cakaudrove and southern Bua, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the Lomaiviti Group, and Kadavu has been lifted.
Forecasters said a trough of low pressure that had been drawing cloud, showers and rain across the group is now lying to the east of Fiji and is gradually moving away. The shift has reduced the likelihood of widespread heavy falls, prompting the decision to cancel the heavy rain advisory issued earlier.
Despite the improvement, the weather office warned that occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms will persist for parts of the main island. Areas specifically cited for continued, though reduced, activity include Rakiraki, Korovou, Naitasiri, Nausori, Suva, Navua, Pacific Harbour and Sigatoka. Meteorologists said any remaining rain and storms are expected to be intermittent and to ease through the course of the day.
The change marks the latest development in a period of unsettled weather that prompted earlier warnings and local preparedness measures. In previous episodes this season, councils in some western towns reported only minor damage and quickly restored access after heavy falls, while forecasters had cautioned of flash‑flood risk in low‑lying and flood‑prone communities should heavy downpours return.
The Meteorological Service’s bulletin did not forecast a renewed heavy rain threat today, but reiterated that isolated thunderstorms can still produce brief intense showers. Residents and local authorities in vulnerable locations have been advised to monitor local conditions, as isolated heavy bursts can lead to temporary flooding and reduce visibility on roads.
Overall conditions are expected to gradually ease later today as the trough continues to move away from the archipelago. The Fiji Meteorological Service will continue to issue updates if the situation changes.