Vaturu dam overflowed

By fijivillage.com

Monday 02/04/2012

There is confirmation today that the Vaturu Dam in Nadi overflowed due to the heavy downpour over the weekend.

Water Authority of Fiji spokesperson Maika Nagalu said the dam reached its maximum level and water came through the spillway built in the dam.

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We also questioned Permanent Secretary for National Disaster Management, Colonel Inia Seruiratu about this issue.

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