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Fiji Faces Heavy Showers and Flash Flood Risks: What to Expect?

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A low-pressure trough, accompanied by clouds and heavy rainfall, is currently a slow-moving system affecting the Fiji Group. The Fiji Meteorological Service reported on Friday that this weather system is gradually progressing eastward.

Showers are anticipated to continue impacting the region throughout the day, with occasional rainfall expected in areas such as Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Sigatoka, and along the Coral Coast, as well as in parts of Ra-Rakiraki, Naitasiri, Serua, Namosi, Lau, and the Lomaiviti Group.

In addition to showers, cloudy conditions coupled with possible afternoon or evening thunderstorms are likely, which may result in heavy downpours. As a precaution, localized intense rainfall could lead to flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Looking ahead to Sunday, the forecast suggests cloudy periods with some showers continuing over the greater Suva-Nausori-Tailevu regions and other selected areas, while conditions elsewhere are expected to be mostly fine aside from isolated showers in the afternoons or evenings.

This continuous rainfall presents an opportunity for water replenishment in various regions of Fiji, helping to sustain the local ecosystems and agricultural activities. It is crucial, however, for residents to stay vigilant in areas susceptible to flooding and to monitor updates from the Fiji Meteorological Service.

In summary, while the weather brings challenges, it also supports the natural environment, reinforcing the resilience of local communities in facing varying climatic conditions.


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