Shopkeepers in Labasa town have started to close down their shops as weather has started to worsen.
A resident Avinesh Prasad who is currently in Labasa town said people are rushing home after doing their last minute shopping.
Labasa resident and Managing Director for Naseakula Drug Pharmacy, Roger Taulia said that the people in Labasa town are clearing out slowly to ensure that they reach home on time.
Residents of Dreketi are now getting ready as they now experience heavy rainfall and strong winds.
James Nand said that they have prepared themselves before nightfall.
Boubale Indian School outside Labasa Town has been opened up as an evacuation centre.
The school's manager, Bindresh Chand said they have opened up the school and people who do not feel secure can take shelter at the school.
Dr Vasiti Cati of Nabouwalu hospital said that although it is calm in Nabouwalu, they have prepared themselves for the worst.
Guests staying at the Barefoot Lodge in Yasawa have been shifted to the mainland as a precautionary measure.
An employee, Eunice Madden said that a total of 5 guests have been moved back to Nadi to wait for Hurricane Daman to pass.
Winds are slowly picking up along the Coral coast and people living along flood prone areas in Valley Road are strapping down their properties awaiting the unexpected.
One resident Kuar Singh said they have been preparing all day and hope for the best.
Weather worsens in Labasa
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