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Natural disaster declared in parts of western division
An aerial view of the flooded Nadi Town on Wednesday afternoon. Flooding has damaged roads, homes, bridges and crops. Photo: Courtesy of NIGEL SKEGGS
We’ll help all – PM
BY NANISE LOANAKADAVU
A State of Natural Disaster has been declared in some parts of the Western Division, those worst affected by flooding.
Permanent Secretary for Natural Disaster Management, Lieutenant-Colonel Inia Seruiratu said the call was made after the Government thoroughly assessed areas that had been flooded.
“With the improved conditions, the Government is now heading into the next phase of the weather event in which this decision is being made,” he said.
“As you know, Government leaders and emergency services have been assessing whether to make this call since yesterday (Wednesday).
His comments came as Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said yesterday the Government would help all those affected by the floods.
Lieutenant-Colonel Seruiratu said the declaration would allow resources to be further consolidated for continuous monitoring, rescue and clean-up.
He said the declaration followed a Cabinet decision in exercise of the powers conferred upon Cabinet by section 17 (1) of the Natural Disaster Management Act 1998, and on the advice of the National Disaster Management Council.
The areas that had been declared a state of natural disaster are;
- Ra Province – Rakiraki Tikina areas and Nakoro Tikina areas
- Tavua District – Yaladro Flats, Korovou Village, Balata areas, Natawa areas, Yasiyasi Flats and Tavua village
- Ba District – Ba Town area, Wailailai area, Votua Flats, Namosau area, Koronubu areas and Rarawai areas
- Lautoko District – Sabeto Flats, Barara Flats, Natabua Seaside Flats, Vitogo Flats, Naviyago Flats, Paipai Flats, Lovu Flats and Drasa Flats
- Nadi District – Nadi Market, Nadi Bus Stand, Andrews Road, Hospital Road, Raniga Street, Korociri Settlement, Nawejikuma Settlement, Navakai Flats, Moala Village and Moala Flats
- Nadroga Province – Semo Village, Lomawai Village, Naveisabasaba Village, Nalele Village, Cuvu Flats and Nalovo areas.
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