Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. Photo: Shutterstock The FCDO has today, April 8, 2026, updated its warning regarding Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, which is "affecting parts of Fiji with heavy rain, strong winds, hazardous sea conditions, and the risk of flash flooding."
The cyclone, located to the west of the main island of Viti Levu, is moving southwest. British tourists in Fiji are advised to be aware of severe weather that will impact all provinces, with special emphasis on the western areas as well as the outer islands.
"You should monitor local weather updates and follow the advice of Weather - Fiji Meteorological and Hydrological Services and local authorities," the FCDO added.
In the meantime, the service has officially lifted the heavy rain warning that had been in place across the entire Fiji, but authorities are cautioning that the situation is far from over.
According to the latest bulletin issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi, flood warnings remain active in several high-risk areas. These include communities near the Tuva River in Nadroga, as well as regions along the Nawaka and Nadi rivers, where water levels continue to pose a threat.
At the same time, a flash flood warning is still in force for Viti Levu, while a broader flash flood alert remains for the rest of the country. Officials warn that localized heavy rainfall could quickly lead to dangerous flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Weather conditions are being driven by a slow-moving trough of low pressure lingering over the islands, bringing continued cloud cover, rain, and unstable conditions. Periods of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to persist through tonight, before gradually easing from the west.
Strong wind warnings also remain in place for exposed island groups including Vatulele, Beqa, Kadavu, and parts of the Southern Lau region. Winds in these areas could reach speeds of up to 55 km/h, with gusts of up to 80 km/h, creating hazardous conditions both on land and at sea.
Elsewhere in Fiji, tourists and residents can expect fresh and occasionally gusty northwesterly winds, which are forecast to shift westerly and gradually weaken by tomorrow. Sea conditions remain rough to very rough, though some improvement is expected as the system begins to move away.
Looking ahead, forecasters say conditions should begin to stabilize by Friday, although cloudy periods and scattered showers will continue, particularly across western and interior parts of Viti Levu and surrounding regions.
Authorities continue to urge residents and tourists to stay alert, monitor official updates, and take precautions in flood-prone areas as the weather system slowly clears.