Pacific

Families evacuated due to heavy rain in Fiji

12:49 pm on 8 October 2019

At least 20 people are sheltering in evacuation centres in Fiji as heavy rains move across the country, authorities say.

Surface flooding in Lami, Fiji. Photo: Twitter: Fiji Roads Authority / Miliana N Veitayaki

Fiji's National Disaster Management Office said three households in Veriaisi, which is between Suva and Nausori on the east of Viti Levu, were evacuated last night as a precaution.

Some low-lying roads have also been closed because of flooding.

A heavy rain warning is in force for much of the country.