Tropical Cyclone Rae to enter Fiji waters-Xinhua

Tropical Cyclone Rae to enter Fiji waters

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-02-23 20:31:30

SUVA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Tropical Cyclone Rae will enter Fiji waters from Sunday night.

The Fiji Meteorological Service said Tropical Cyclone Rae is tracking towards the eastern part of the country, including the Northern Division, Lomaiviti, and Lau Group and the windward side of the main island.

It said the cyclone is likely to intensify in the next few hours, with strong winds and heavy rains expected from later Sunday night.

Flooding of low-lying areas and major rivers is also expected.

All schools in the Lau Group, Lomaiviti and Vanua Levu will be closed on Monday.

The Meteorological Service said Tropical Cyclone Rae is expected to move away from Fiji later Monday.