16 Oct 2015

Tropical depression near Fiji monitored

9:09 am on 16 October 2015

The Fiji met service is closely monitoring tropical depression off Fiji waters.

The sytem, T-D-0-2-F, is 65 kilometres east-northeast of Rotuma, and at 3am local time was about 605 kilometres north of Nadi.

The system is anticipated to gradually move southwestward. The associated cloud bands are expected to affect Fiji till Saturday.

A strong wind warning is in force for land areas of eastern half of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Lau, Lomaiviti, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands.

A heavy rain alert remains in force for eastern Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Lau, Lomaiviti and Yasawa groups.