Good day everyone.
Here’s your essential information you may find useful today.
Starting with the weather:
A trough of low pressure is bringing clouds and rain to several regions and is expected to spread throughout the country later today. Currently, a northeast to southerly wind pattern is affecting Fiji. Residents can expect occasional heavy rain and possible isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Viti Levu, Kadavu, surrounding smaller islands, and the Southern Lau group. Cloudy spells with some showers are likely in southern Bua, eastern Macuata, and Cakaudrove provinces, as well as the Lomaiviti and Central and Northern Lau groups. Other areas will see cloudy periods with isolated showers in the afternoon or evening. Rain is predicted to increase in intensity later in the day, with isolated thunderstorms and heavy rainfall occurring. Localized heavy rainfall could result in flash flooding in low-lying areas. Tonight, rain is expected to ease from the west, and the country will clear by tomorrow. Winds will be moderate, predominantly shifting to southerly tomorrow, accompanied by moderate seas. The nights will be cooler over Viti Levu and the southern regions, extending to the rest of the country from tomorrow.
In general information, the Dead Poets Society will be screened at 8 a.m. at Aiwa Street in Suva. The PRF & WRFL’s Tourism Recycling Forum will take place at 9 a.m. at Tanoa International in Nadi. Additionally, a Weekly Prayer Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Level 1, Ratu Mara Road in Suva.
Regarding planned power shutdowns by EFL:
In Labasa, power will be turned off from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., affecting areas including Waiqele, Nacaralevu, and nearby settlements.
In Vaturua Village, a shutdown will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting the entire village.
In Delainavesi, there will be a shutdown from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., impacting parts of Queens Road and several community sites.
In Sigatoka, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tulalevu and Koromumu settlements will be affected.
In Tamavua, power will be out from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. affecting a section of Princes Road and surrounding roads.
In Narewa, Rakiraki, the affected area includes Narewa Village from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lastly, in Uciwai, Nadi, there will be a power interruption from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. affecting part of Uciwai Road.
On the entertainment front, “The Buckingham Murders” will be showing at various times throughout the day at Life Cinemas locations in Nakasi, Labasa, Lautoka, and Nadi.