Wailea and Nanuku settlements in Vatuwaqa suffer severe flooding

People living in Wailea and Nanuku settlements in Vatuwaqa suffered severe flooding during Cyclone Ana.

Wailea resident, Suruj Kaur says they had lost almost everything in the flood.

Kaur says their floor, bedding and furniture have been badly damaged.

She says their neighbour whose house is on high ground had come to their rescue and they offered them food and bedding after the flood.

Flood waters still remain in and around some of the houses in Wailea.

A few houses close to the sea in Nanuku Settlement also suffered severe flooding.