People in Korovou are now facing the full brunt of Cyclone Gene.
Lusiana Manoa of Korovou Rural Hospital told Village news that they have sent patients home as strong winds picked up from midday.
Meanwhile, strong winds and rain has prompted residents in Taveuni to rush to shops to stock up on their emergency supplies.
Champak Lal the owner of Meridian shop in Taveuni said that after hearing the news over the radio, people started stocking up and putting shutters up.
People living in Nawadamu Housing, Labasa have started to prepare for the worst.
A resident Yogesh Lal said that people have started to move to higher ground as the weather is getting worse.
Lal said Naqai, Navila, Tovata and Wasavulu are flood prone areas and if the weather gets worse it is likely that these areas will get flooded.
Continous power cuts in Savusavu has led to people rushing to shops to buy their emergency supplies.
Akisi Nayasa speaking from Savusavu Town said that villagers have started buying canned food items and batteries for tonight.
Korovou residents now feeling full brunt of TC Gene
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