Torrential rain has resumed in parts of Fiji just as the evening tide is due to peak about 10pm.
Fiji's MetService issued a severe flood warning for Nadi, Sigatoka and Ba during the evening, but in Nadi the rain had eased, giving residents hope that the tide would not cause more damage.
However, about 9pm torrential rain began to fall, causing more woes for the already flooded township.
Mayor Timoci Koroiqica says officials will be watching water levels, but if they do rise there will be little that will stop the flow going back into shops and businesses.
Police say the body of the seventh victim of the flooding has been recovered, but that three people remain missing.
Twenty-four people are feared lost at sea after their small cabin boat did not make it to Suva on Wednesday afternoon. The boat left the island of Gau early in the afternoon and has not yet been seen.
Police are warning that the stormy weather is dangerous, and people should not take unnecessary risks in the water.
Nadi international airport is functioning as normal, although there is still a backlog of tourists trying to leave.
More heavy rain is predicted on Thursday.
Extra flights for Australian tourists
Airlines have scheduled extra flights on Wednesday to help move stranded Australian tourists.
However, New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says no New Zealand tourists have asked for government help, so there is no need to set up evacuation assistance.
Air Pacific organised an extra flight from Nadi to Sydney on Wednesday, and Pacific Blue has scheduled an extra service to Brisbane on Wednesday night.
Many people missed their original flights because floodwaters cut access from their resorts to the airport.
Airlines are reported to be considering putting on bigger planes to clear the backlog once the weather improves.
Prime Minister John Key says he is confident New Zealanders in Fiji will be able to get out of the country.
Mr Key says he spoke to Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe on Wednesday to confirm that the airline was continuing its flights out of Nadi.
Mr Key says the Government is monitoring whether to give further aid to Fiji. Earlier in the week, it gave $100,000 to Red Cross relief efforts.
