Flood waters rising again in Rakiraki Town while Tavua Bridge is closed

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Flood waters rising again in Rakiraki Town while Tavua Bridge is closed

By Priteshni Nand

Friday 29/01/2021

Rakiraki town at 11am 29/01/2021. [Image: Motetira Eta]

Flood waters are rising again in Rakiraki Town due to continuous heavy rain.

According to Police, Qalau Road, Raiwasa Crossing, FSC Road and Waimari Bridge are flooded and closed to all traffic.

Tavua Bridge is closed.

Meanwhile, Nabuna flat, Yaladro and Korovou in Tavua are also flooded.

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