Topic: #flooding

204 articles tagged "flooding"

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Bus gets stuck in flood waters in Korovou, Tavua

A bus carrying passengers got stuck in flood waters in Korovou flats in Tavua this morning. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro said no injuries were reported. The bus belonged to Akbar Buses Limited.

Raynav Chand 1 min read
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Vehicle swept away by strong currents in Lautoka

A vehicle was swept away by strong currents along Saru Back Road in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the driver escaped unharmed. A video of the incident which has been widely shared on social media shows the bla

Raynav Chand 1 min read
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Vehicle swept away by strong currents in Lautoka

A vehicle was swept away by strong currents along Saru Back Road in Lautoka yesterday. Police say the driver escaped unharmed. A video of the incident which has been widely shared on social media shows the bl

Raynav Chand 1 min read
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Parts of Nadi, Lautoka and Rakiraki flooded

Parts of Nadi, Lautoka and Rakiraki are flooded this morning. Lautoka Police say Buabua, Luvu and Navutu Flats are flooded. 119 people are currently taking shelter at Lautoka Primary School as heavy rain and f

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Sigatoka River level rising

The Sigatoka River level is rising. The National Disaster Management Office says people living in nearby areas should move to their nearest evacuation centres if the need arises. The NDMO adds flood waters hav

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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Access cut off for residents of Veisaru, Ba

Access has been cut off for the residents of Veisaru in Ba as the Back Road bridge in Ba is flooded. Veisaru’s Advisory Councilor, Lailesh Narayan Louis says they were able to go to Ba Town in the morning when th

Iva Danford 1 min read
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Some roads in the West closed due to flooding

Some roads in the Western Division are closed following continuous heavy rain and flooding yesterday. Fiji Roads Authority says the road between Ba Bridge and Vadravadra at Wailailai Flats is closed as it is underw

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Flood warning still in force for many rivers

A flood warning remains in force for low lying areas adjacent to and downstream of Nakauvadra, Ba, Nasivi, Vitogo, Nadi, Sabeto, Vuda, Qawa and Labasa rivers. A flood alert remains for low lying areas adjacent to a

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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Water level rising in parts of Nadi and Tavua

A resident of Vunavou Street in Nadi Town says flood waters have started to rise and some families are moving to evacuation centres. Anand Sami Kumar says he is currently moving his neighbours to the Sangam Sadhu K

Rashika Kumar 1 min read