Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu confirms Police are working with the National Disaster Management Office and the Fiji Roads Authority in the sharing of information to get help to those in need, as reports of flash flooding continue to be received.

ACP Driu is also cautioning drivers to take necessary precautions and avoid crossing flooded roads.

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office advises people that six areas are presently being impacted by floods due to the heavy rain being experienced in the Central Division.

These areas include Galoa/Waivunu Flats, Nakorovou Flats, Yarawa Flats, Korovisilou, Vunaniu Flats, and Naboutini Flats

The head of the Fiji Police Operations is also pleading with parents and guardians to monitor their children.

ACP Driu says children should avoid playing in flooded areas and supervision is crucial to avoid drowning or any other accident.

He says with today being World Water Safety Day, the main message is prevention is crucial, so keep children indoors, and every decision made should be based on the basis of safety.

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