Flood waters recede in all affected areas

Flood waters recede in all affected areas

By Lena Reece and Faria Begum
Monday 15/01/2018
Rakiraki town this morning at 6am (15/01/2018) [Photo: Anish Chand]

Flood waters are now receding in all the affected areas.

Police have confirmed that all roads in Tavua are open to all traffic as water levels continue to recede.

Police say that water levels at the Ba Market and Ba Bus Stand have receded and these areas are now open to all traffic and pedestrians.

It adds that Wailalai that is at least 1km outside of Ba Town is still affected by flood waters and is only open to heavy duty goods vehicles.

Electricity supply has been restored in Rakiraki and all roads are open in Rakiraki Town, including areas in Naqoro flats.

However it is still raining heavily in Rakiraki.

Flood waters are about to reach the Vatukacevaceva Bridge.

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