At least one person died and five were reported missing today (January 31) as Fiji was battered by a tropical cyclone.

Cyclone Ana, a Category Two storm, slammed into the South Pacific island nation with winds up to 140 kilometres an hour (87 mph) and heavy rain, causing widespread flooding.

A 49-year-old man drowned and four fishermen and a three-year-old boy were missing, according to the National Disaster Management Office.

More than 7,600 people were taking shelter in evacuation centres, according to local officials.

This video was shot today when Cyclone Ana was passing over Central Division in Fiji.

Heavy rain and cyclone Ana caused flooding in most parts of Fiji today. Roads are closed due to flood waters

The Rewa River in Nausori, Fiji has burst its banks after the heavy downpour during cyclone Ana. Syria Park is under water and the flood waters are rising.

Cyclone Ana and the heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Fiji. Access to some roads are closed as the flood waters are rising.