Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding, resulting in several road closures across the Western and Northern Divisions. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety while working on restoring access.
The affected areas include:
– Kings Road (with surface flooding; currently accessible from Natalecake, Ba)
– Maururu Road, Crossing No.1 (Ba)
– Sorokoba Road, Crossing (Ba)
– Koroboya Crossing No.1 (Ba)
– Varadoli Crossing (Ba)
– Balata Flat – Nadarivatu Road (Tavua)
– Mataniwai Road (Tavua)
– Nacovu Crossing (Tavua)
– Namunamu Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Dreketi Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Vunikavikaloa Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Savusavu Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Narara Crossing (Rakiraki)
– Raiwaqa Crossing along Kavanagasau Road
– Alea Crossing, Naiviqiri Road, Navakasiga, Bua
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on road conditions and closures. For further information, the Fiji Roads Authority can be contacted at the toll-free number 5720, available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
It’s hopeful to see that authorities are actively addressing the flooding impacts and are committed to keeping the community informed, which reflects a proactive approach to safety management during adverse weather conditions. While the situation may cause temporary inconveniences, the commitment to restoring normalcy is a positive step for the affected communities.
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