1.0 GENERAL SITUATION
The NEOC has been activated as of 0800HRS yesterday (30/03/2012). Similarly all EOC’s in the Western Division and all Disaster Response Agencies at the National Level as well as the Divisional level in the Western Division. Continuous rain has caused wide spread flooding in the western division from Rakiraki to Sigatoka. The extent so far is expected to be worse than that of January 2012.
2.0 WEATHER SITUATION FOR THE FIJI GROUP Weather Bulletin
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi at 5:30am on Saturday the 31st of March 2012
A SEVERE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR MAJOR RIVERS, STREAMS AND LOW LYING AREAS IN THE WESTERN DIVISION.
A STRONG WIND WARNING REMAINS IN FORCE FOR THE LAND AREAS OF THE FIJI GROUP.
Situation:
A shallow tropical depression TD17F was located south-southwest of Nadi at 3am today. It is gradually moving away from Fiji. Associated active trough of low pressure continues to affect the group.
Forecast to midnight tonight for the Fiji group:
Severe flooding of major rivers, streams and low lying areas in the Western Division. Elsewhere, flooding of low lying areas.
Strong north to northwest winds with average speeds of 35 to 55 km/hr with momentary gust to 85 km/hr.
Rough to very rough seas. Further periods of rain, heavy at times and squally thunderstorms.
Severe flooding of major rivers, streams and low lying areas. Further periods of rain, heavy at times and squally thunderstorms.
Outlook for SUNDAY: Further rain and thunderstorms.