Situation critical as Navua River passes warning level

Situation critical as Navua River passes warning level

By Swastika Singh
Monday 19/12/2016

The National Disaster Management Office is advising that the water level at the Navua River has now surpassed the warning level and the situation is now critical. 

The old Navua Hospital at the Navua Town entrance has begun flooding and residents at Calia are now moving to Jokhan & LDS evacuation center. 

Those living in the following areas along the Navua River system should move to higher ground or the nearest evacuation center. 

Vunibau Village, Sauniveiuto Village, Nasavu Village, Sadaro Village, Naitata Settlement, Navua Town area (Vuninokonoko & Business Community), Calia Settlement, Raiwaqa Settlement, Wainidova Settlement, Vakabalea Settlement, Narara Flats, Nasasa Settlements and Batinikia Settlements. 

The high tide was at 11:45pm and water levels are still rising. 

Authorities have sealed off the entrance into Navua Town.

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