Rain and winds intensify on Kuata Island in the Yasawas

Rain and winds intensify on Kuata Island in the Yasawas

By Rashika Kumar
Tuesday 14/11/2023
[Image: File]

People on Kuata Island in the Yasawas are currently experiencing very strong winds and heavy rain.

Kuata Island Barefoot Resort staff Simione Lewesi says they started experiencing heavy rain and strong winds at about 6pm and it has started to intensify from about 11pm with trees falling.

He adds that 10 house guests at the resort are secure in their rooms while the rest have been evacuated to the mainland.

Nadi Weather Office says category 2 Tropical Cyclone Mal has now entered the Fiji Group and a storm warning is in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Western and Southern Viti Levu, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

It was located 230 kilometres west of Yasawa or 240 kilometres west-northwest of Nadi at 9pm.

They say Yasawa is currently experiencing sustained winds of around 65 kilometres per hour and gusts of around 80 kilometres per hour.

Stay with us for updates.

Read More here: https://www.fijivillage.com/news/TC-Mal-enters-Fiji-Group-likely-to-intensify-into-category-3-system-later-tonight-r5x48f/

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