On this Christmas day, Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups remain under a heavy rain warning.
A flood warning remains in force for flood prone areas adjacent to and downstreams of Ba, Nasivi (Tvua) and Nakauvadra ((Rakiraki) rivers
The Fiji Meteorological Service states areas under the warning are Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, interior of Ba, Ra province, Nadroga/Navosa, Serua/Namosi, Naitasiri, Tailevu, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups.
There will be occasional to periods of rain, heavy at times and few thunderstorms.
An active trough of low pressure with associated clouds and rain continues to affect the country.
Rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours:
Nadarivatu: 145.0mm, Lautoka Mill : 135.5mm, Rarawai Mill : 132.0mm, Nanoko : 104.5mm, Navunitawa : 88.5mm, Wairikicake : 85.5mm, Bukuya : 84.5mm, Dobuilevu : 81.5mm, Viwa Island : 75.5mm, Sigatoka : 75.0mm