Scientific Officer in Forecasting, Grace Voi, explains the latest on Tropical Cyclone Urmil. With TC Urmil slowly making its way out of the Fiji waters, forecasters say severe weather will linger through to tomorrow. Active rainbands and strong northwesterly winds remain widespread with a heavy rain warning in force for the entire Fiji Group, with potential flooding in low‑lying areas. #FijiWeather #CycloneUrmil #HeavyRainAlert | Fiji Sun

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