Seaqaqa residents affected as several key crossings remain under water

Floodwaters continue to block key crossings in Seaqaqa, with Colo Bridge, Lalakoro Crossing and Batiri Jalav Road still under water, making it difficult for people to travel to work or school.

While speaking to fijivillage News 60-year-old Seaqaqa resident Davendra Chotta says the heavy rain from 11am to 3pm yesterday led to flooding at Colo Bridge.

He says though the rain stopped at 2am this morning, the water level has not yet receded.

Chotta says the flooding has also affected local farms, with vegetable crops and sugarcane fields experiencing significant damage.

He says the bridge floods easily due to its low elevation and needs immediate repairs.

The resident is urging the Fiji Roads Authority to address the issue, stressing that natural disasters can happen at any time and disruptions like this greatly impact working families and students.

He calls on residents to remain cautious while floodwaters remain high.