Fiji, April 14 -- The Government of Tuvalu has declared a State of Public Emergency for Funafuti, warning that unstable electricity systems and fuel supply risks are threatening essential services nationwide.

The government said the move was triggered by growing pressure on power generation and distribution, with potential impacts beyond the capital.

"Monday 13 April 2026, Tuvalu's Head of State Sir Reverend Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, pursuant to the powers vested in him under section 35 of the Constitution, and acting on the advice of Tuvalu's Prime Minister Feleti Teo, declared a State of Public Emergency for the island of Funafuti in light of increasing instability in electricity generation and distribution systems, together with credibl...