A State of Emergency has been declared for the whole of the Western Division.
In a statement issued this afternoon, Chairman of the Natural Disaster Committee and Interim Minister for Defence and Immigration Ratu Epeli Ganilau confirms that the decision was made by the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama based on the advise of the Committee.
He confirms that the State of emergency which will be effective for 30 days from today.
Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe said due to the curfew and the State of Emegency, any one found loitering around the flooded areas will be taken in by Police.
