Tropical Cyclone Vaianu - Apr 2026

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu affected Fiji between 7 and 8 April 2026, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread flooding. The system primarily impacted the Western Division, parts of Viti Levu, and maritime island communities. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) as of 8 April 2026, a total of 2,182 people (506 households) were displaced across 60 evacuation centers nationwide. The majority were located in the Western Division (1,796 people), followed by the Eastern (292 people), Northern (74 people), and Central Divisions (20 people). One fatality had been reported in Ra District, with no additional injuries or missing persons confirmed. [...] The Fiji Red Cross Society approximated that 10% of the population across the Western, Central, and Eastern Divisions had been impacted, representing an estimated 75,000 people affected. Flooding, submerged crossings, fallen trees, and infrastructure damage have restricted access in several areas, including parts of Naitasiri and other rural locations. Disruptions have also been reported across electricity, water supply, transport, and telecommunications, particularly in Ra, Ba, Nadroga, and Tavua. (IFRC, 18 Apr 2026)