Heavy rainfall in recent days has resulted in significant flooding, leading to several road closures throughout the Western and Northern Divisions of Fiji. Travelers and residents are urged to remain cautious and consider alternate routes due to the impact on transportation.

The following roads are currently affected:

– Kings Road (Surface flooding, accessible – Natalecake, Ba)
– Maururu Road, Crossing No.1 (Ba)
– Sorokoba Road, Crossing (Ba)
– Koroboya Crossing No.1 (Ba)
– Varadoli Crossing (Ba)
– Balata Flat – Nadarivatu Road (Tavua)
– Mataniwai Road (Tavua)
– Nacovu Crossing (Tavua)
– Namunamu Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Dreketi Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Vunikavikaloa Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Savusavu Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Narara Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Raiwaqa Crossing along Kavanagasau Road
– Alea Crossing, Naiviqiri Road, Navakasiga, Bua

For further details or inquiries, the Fiji Roads Authority can be contacted at their toll-free number, 5720, available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

The timely communication from authorities serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and preparedness in the face of natural weather events. As rebuilding and recovery efforts continue, communities can look forward to improved infrastructure that better withstands similar challenges in the future.

This situation emphasizes the resilience of the people in affected areas, and there is hope that with community cooperation and support, the impacts of such weather conditions can be managed more effectively in the future.