13 hours since flood waters entered Nadi Town, the situation is worsening with continuous rain and most of the roads and areas in and around Nadi Town flooded.
The western division has been badly hit and many areas in Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Sigatoka and Rakiraki have been affected so far.
Many homes and families have been severely affected and people are worried that things may worsen later today as we approach the next high tide at about 4pm today.
The Commissioner Western says there is a likelihood that a curfew will be declared this afternoon for the safety of the people in Nadi town.
Joeli Rokovada says he will meet with the police and other officials this afternoon to assess the situation, and the need to ensure people are safe.
He adds they are prioritising the need to get people to their destinations who have been stranded especially tourists who are trying to make their flights home.
Nadi Weather Office Director, Rajendra Prasad said people should take precautions as heavy rain will continue this afternoon.
He said the situation will remain the same for the next 24 hours.
Close to 90 houses in the village of Narewa in Nadi are now flooded.
Villager Kalesi Dawai said this is more than half of the houses in Narewa village which have been affected by the flash floods.
Dawai said most of the people have been evacuated to Ratu Navula Secondary School and to near-by double storey buildings.
More than 30 houses in the village of Namotomoto beside the Nadi river are now flooded.
Villager Makereta Bale said most of the people are moving to high ground as they expect the water level to rise further this afternoon.
Bale said he was surprised to wake up this morning and see flood waters approaching their backyard and she believes it will be worse this afternoon when the high tide comes in.
More than 1,000 people from close to 500 houses in Nawatekuma and Korociri settlement in the district of Nawaka have been evacuated this morning after the flood waters entered their homes.
Nawaka district rep, Kiniviliame Labalaba also said this is the worst flood to hit Nadi since 1999 with more people affected.
Nadi Police confirm that around 50 people are taking shelter at the evacuation center at the Old Government Supplies building after flood waters entered their homes.
Nadi Town Mayor Timoci Koroiqica said Nadi town cannot be accessed at this stage.
Situation Worsens In Nadi
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