Flood waters have receded in Labasa town, however, other areas which were affected by flood waters last night still remain affected.

A resident in Nasekula, Labasa, Avinesh Prasad confirmed flood waters in the town is up to ankle level but drains are still filled with flood waters.

According to Prasad, they are experiencing light showers now but are unsure about the weather conditions in the afternoon.

Prasad said people in Labasa have lost contact with the emergency service providers as telephone lines are dead from this morning.

Most roads in Labasa have also been closed to all traffic.

These include Wairiki, Naduna, Naduri, Seva, Lakeba, Delaikoro, Urata, Qawa, Wainikoro, Coqeloa, Tiri and Nayarabale roads.

Namau bridge is also closed to all traffic.

Dreketi is also experiencing heavy rain and Nabouwalu jetty has been confirmed as unsafe for the public.

Savusavu is also experiencing rain and is also experiencing water cuts.

Flood waters entered the Labasa Police Station earlier this morning and people are unable to contact police officers for help.

Police Deputy Director of Operations SP Erami Raibe said the Police Quarters are also damaged and nearly all contact lines in Labasa are now down.