Heavy downpour causes flash flooding in number of areas

Heavy downpour causes flash flooding in number of areas

By Anamika Singh
Monday 12/11/2018
Flooding at Nabua town last night [Photo: supplied]

A family of five are counting themselves lucky after they were moved to another house just in time before their house was destroyed under a landslide last night.

Dalip Chand of Vunivivi squatter settlement in Nausori says the family he helped move include a the home owners of the house that was destroyed in the landslide and their 3 children.

Police are now on their way to the Settlement after being notified of the incident this morning.

The heavy downpour last night caused flash flooding in a number of areas.

Fijivillage received reports from Waidamudamu Settlement at 10 miles, where people says flood waters entered several homes in the area last night.

A resident has informed us that the flash floods also affected the livestock in the area, however he has reported the water levels have receded this morning.

We have also received reports that Naduru Road in Nausori is affected by flood waters as only heavy goods vehicles including buses are using the road.

A resident of Naduru Road has also confirmed that rain caused a few compounds in the area to be waterlogged.

Meanwhile parts of Nabua town were affected by flood waters during last night’s downpour as streets were submerged in flood waters which entered some of the shops.

Fiji Roads Authority Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Moore says they are urging the public to refrain from attempting to cross flooded roads, crossings and bridges.

FEATURE NEWS
Govt’s immediate plans - steady water supply, improved roads, adequate health care and improved education – Prof. Prasad
In their 3 and 5 year plans, the People’s Coalition Government proposes ‘getting the basics right’ – steady water supply, improved roads, adeq...
19 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Fiji to be established - Tappoo
The Sai Prema Foundation has announced that it will establish the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Fiji to nurture and ...
2 minutes ago

King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment
Buckingham Palace says King Charles will resume public engagements next week after making encouraging progress in his cancer treatment. It has ...
1 hour ago

Searing heat shuts schools for 33 million children in Bangladesh
Searing heat has forced 33 million children out of schools in Bangladesh as temperatures in parts of the country soared past 42ºC. Schools and ...
17 hours ago

FM96 personalities release new Coke Games song
As we get closer to the Coca-Cola Games 2024, the FM96 personalities are adding to the hype by producing a new theme song for the Games this year ...
19 hours ago

Vodafone enables international money transfer from Cook Islands to Fiji through M-PAiSA
Great news for Fijians who have their loved ones in the Cook Islands as they can now send and receive money through the Vodafone M-PAiSA ...
19 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Radrodro reinstated as Education Minister
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reappointed the new SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro to his previous post as Minister for ...
2 days ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho's Acquittal Appeal
Coverage on the appeal filed by Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku against the acquittal of the former Prime Minister Voreqe ...
24 days ago

National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth Baber appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Gareth Baber appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan to share his plans heading into the preparations for the upcoming tournaments ...
25 days ago

TOP