Due to heavy rainfall in the western division, Station Officer Ba Police Station, Inspector Peniasi Nabuta said certain roads in Ba are under flood waters and he urges people to take precautions and keep an eye out for the high tide.
In Rakiraki, the Qalau areas and Naroro flats are under flood waters which are rising as rainfall continues.
Duty Forecaster at the Nadi Weather Office Robin Nakaniela confirms rainfall in the western division will ease in the next few hours, however, heavy rainfall is expected in the eastern and northern parts of the country likely to cause flash flooding.
Sigatoka police have confirmed that about 15 houses in Korotogo are under flood waters.
Police received information around 9am that heavy rainfall early this morning caused flash flooding in this area. Occupants of these houses have moved to a church on higher ground. Most of their belongings have been damaged by flood waters.
Meanwhile, a bridge in Navula, Sigatoka, is damaged and the Valley Road has been closed to all traffic.
It has been confirmed by the Divisional Roads Engineer Western that due to flooding in Lautoka, Drasa Dam Road, Vuda Back Road, Navula Road, Vaivai Road and Saru Back Road are all closed to traffic.
People living in low lying areas have been urged to take precautions.
Flood Waters Close Ba Roads
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