More than 5 homes have been affected by flood waters in Ba

More than 5 homes have been affected by flood waters in Ba

By Lena Reece
Wednesday 08/02/2017

More than 5 homes have been affected by flood waters in Navatu, Ba.

Provincial Administrator Ba, Ravuama Nagatalevu has confirmed that a team has been dispatched to assist these families to their nearest evacuation centre at Navoli Primary School.

Meanwhile, parts of Ba Town including the Ba market has been closed as flood waters are beginning to enter Ba Town.

Provincial Administrator Ba, Ravuama Nagatalevu has also confirmed that flood waters have not entered any of the retail shops in Ba town, however the closure is for precautionary measures.

Heavy rain continues in Ba.

Three schools in Ba are open as evacuation centres which include Votua Primary, Khalsa Primary and Vatulaulau Primary School.

Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms that Varadoli Cemetery road and Mataniqara road in Ba are closed to all traffic due to flooding.

Balevuto bridge is under one foot of water while Itatoko bridge, Navala bridge and Vutuni bridge have been closed to all traffic. 

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