The Divisional Water Engineer Western said the intermittent water cuts which are sometimes experienced by people in Sigatoka and Ba, are due to the repair works currently being undertaken.

Samuela Tubui said people should understand the damages caused by the floods caused extensive damage to most of their pumps and pipes which they are working around the clock to fix.

Tubui said they divert the water supply to certain areas at a time to ensure everyone gets some supply which may also result in others receiving water cuts.