Wailevu, Qelewaqa Road, Bulileka and Batinikama areas in Labasa flooded

Wailevu, Qelewaqa Road, Bulileka and Batinikama areas in Labasa flooded

By Mansi Chand , Mohammed Feroz
Monday 12/02/2024
Image: Supplied

Continuous rain since last night has caused flooding in several areas in Labasa including Wailevu, Qelewaqa Road, Bulileka, Rokosalate, Navai, Navudi, Vunivere and Batinikama.

We have received several messages from people about their areas being flooded.

The Nadi Weather Office says a flood alert remains in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Labasa River.

A flood warning remains in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of the Qawa River and Nakawaga River.

Meanwhile, TD05F is not expected to develop into a tropical cyclone.

The centre of the Tropical Depression is located 240 kilometres South South West of Nadi.

The next high tide is this hour.

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