The heavy rain in Lautoka has led to the closure of many roads in the sugar city.

Police Deputy Director of Operations, SP Erami Raibe has confirmed that the Natabua flats, Vitogo Area, Naikabula Road, Lovu flats and the shops in Narara Parade, Vitogo Parade and Matawalu village are flooded.

Raibe said his officers are now trying to work out the number of people who are affected in these areas.