NATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (NEOC) TROPICAL DEPRESSION 04F SITUATION REPORT 8 of 18/12/2016

Situation Report No: 8 issued by the National Emergency Operation Centre and cover the period from - 08:00-1600 hours on Sunday, 18/12/2016

1.0 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAST 8 HOURS

 Major landslide at Dreketi Village Qamea  Relocation of Nausori Health Centre to Vunivivi  Public are frequently advised to take heed of heavy rain and strong wind warning for the Northern Division as of today  Rain has subsided in many areas of the Central Division.Flash flooding and landslides are increasing as a result  Evacuation Centres are increasing due to the massive flash floods in Tailevu North

2.0 WEATHER BULLETIN

Source Weather Update Special weather bulletin no. 31 issued A flood warning remains in force for the from RSMC, Nadi @ 1.30pm 18/12/16 following: -low lying areas and small streams adjacent to and downstream of Rakiraki town -low lying areas and areas adjacent to Wailotua and Nayavu station and areas downstream of Wainibuka river. -low lying areas and the downstream of Navolau station -low lying areas and the downstreams pf Waimanu station -low lying areas and areas adjacent to Nabukaluka station and downstream of Nabukaluka River. -low lying areas and small streams for Vanua Levu and Central Eastern Division -low lying areas and small streams adajecent to the downstream of Dreketilailai station. Marine Weather Bulletin – National A strong warning remains in force for all Weather Forecasting, Nadi @ 2.41pm Fiji Waters. 18/12/16

SITUATION The Special Weather Bulletin No. 31: a heavy rain previously in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Lau and Lomaiviti group is now cancelled. Hydrology Report 1

Tabulated below is the hydrology report for the whole of Fiji. They explicitly indicate the major stations and sources for the major rivers in Fiji.

3.0 Status Summary 2

3.1 Evacuation Centers

Evacuation Centres in all the four Divisions are opened to receive evacuees from affected areas. A total of 59 Evacuation Centers are currently billeting a total of 790evacuees. The information is tabulated below: Table 1: List of Evacuation Centres

Central Eastern Northern Western Sawani community hall Sinuvaca(2) Nasavu Community hall Toko EC Nadera Methodist Church Nakodu(4) Nadi district school Rakiraki mission school LDS Church Yanuca(1) Ratu Sikeli residence Bukama district schol Nadoi Community Hall Mudu(1) Losalini susu residence Nabukeru community hall Tavuya Natauloa(1) Naivivi primary school Tavua college

Nukui Waitoga(1)

Marist champignat vatuwaqa Naigani(1)

Vashist Muni Nasau(1)

Korovou Primary School Nasesara(1)

Vilimonis Residence Toki(1)

Veitalacagi Hall Vatukalo(4)

Soa Community hall Taviya(11)

Nabulini Community hall Korovou(1)

Naibita Community hall Lovu(3)

Korovou Primary School Vadravadra(1)

Nalogawai(1)

Dalice(1)

Nadunu(1)

Manuku village(1) Total: 11 38 5 5 Table 2: No. of Evacuation Centers Central Northern Western Eastern Total Division Divisions Divisions Division 11 5 5 38 59

Table 3: No. of Evacuees Central Northern Western Eastern Total Division Divisions Divisions Division 296 79 89 326 790

The NEOC continues activation with four shift teams on an 8 hour shift per team. The NEOC will continue to monitor developing situation. 3

4.0 DIVISIONAL PROGRESSIVE UPDATES

4.1 CENTRAL DIVISION  Rain has subsided in many areas of the Central Division.  Flash flooding and landslides are increasing as a result.  Evacuation Centres are increasing due to the massive flash floods in Tailevu North.  Preliminary Agriculture Assessment conducted in Serua/Namosi revealed that significant damages were sustained to the major marketable commodities namely Dalo, Cassava, Ginger, Watermelon, Kumala and Assorted Vegetables amounting to $52,545.00 – Affected areas are Vakabalea, Viwawa, Narara, Vunibau Vill., Saniveiuto Vill., Sadro Vill., Tokotoko, Nakaulevu, Waidradra, Raiwaqa, Wainiveidio, Togoru, Taiperia, Vakacegu, Vuninokonoko, Rovadrau, Waikalou and Calia  Figures are detailed below

4.2 CURRENT SITUATION

Area Total area % No. of % Province Commodity Damaged Value (ha) Damaged Farmers Recovery (ha) Dalo 65.6 35 25 $13,125.00 64 75 Cassava 119.3 20 20 $4,000.00 52 80 Ginger 14 8 25 $2,000.00 19 75 Serua Assorted 27 22 30 $9,900.00 58 70 Vegetables Kumala 9 4 20 $720.00 12 80 Watermelon 7 19 80 $22,800.00 34 20 241.9 108 33.3 $52,545.00 239 66.7  Continuous rain experienced around the Central Division with impact on the water levels along the main river channels not  Flash flooding are being experienced in low-lying areas:

Province Locations Remarks Naqali-Low lying areas Flooded Muaniweni Flats Flooded Viria Rd. (Gutugutubuli Area) Flooded Waisa Rd., Navulokani Flooded Lomaivuna (Sectors 2/3/5/8) Flooded Naitasiri Vatulili Korovou Flooded Vatuwaqa (Serea) Flooded Nacokaika/Baulevu Rd. Flooded Waimale Rd., Navutu Flooded Waima Crossing Flooded

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Naqara/Nabena Junction Flooded Vunidawa Rd. (towards PA’s Office) Flooded

Rewa Qauia Rd., Lami Flooded

Sadro Rd. Flooded Namosi/ Serua Waidova Rd. Flooded\Road Open

Waikete Village Blocked drains Tailevu overflowing

 Recent floods in Tailevu North

Province Locations Remarks

TAILEVU Nasautoka Village 2 families evacuated to higher [WAINIBUKA] ground for safety

Road access along Korovou flats

Nabilo, Korovou, Deepwater & other low lying areas

NAITASIRI Nauluvatu Village & Vanuakula Village, Naqali Flats [WAIDINA]

 Major Rivers experiencing Rise in Water Level:

Province Locations Remarks Wainimala & Wainibuka River Water level gradually rising

Wainibuka River Water level gradually rising Naitasiri Waimanu River Water level gradually rising Waidina River Water level is slowly receding

Tailevu Waibula River (Korovou) Water level rising gradually

 River - Water Level Reading

Province Locations Remarks 16/12/16_2000hrs – 2.85m 17/12/16_0600hrs – 2.85m Korovou (Waibula River) Tailevu 17/12/16_1700hrs – 3.50m [Critical Level – 4.5m] 17/12/16_2100hrs – 3.65m 18/12/16_0600hrs – 5.40m 16/12/16_0900hrs – 1.48m Rewa (Rewa River) 16/12/16_0930hrs – 1.59m Rewa [Critical Level – 4m] 16/12/16_1000hrs – 1.64m 16/12/16_1030hrs – 1.64m 5

16/12/16_1100hrs – 1.65m 16/12/16_1130hrs – 1.59m 16/12/16_1200hrs – 1.55m 16/12/16_1230hrs – 1.50m 16/12/16_1300hrs – 1.49m 16/12/16_1330hrs – 1.37m 16/12/16_1400hrs – 1.26m 16/12/16_2000hrs – 1.38m 17/12/16_0800hrs - -0.04m 17/12/16_0900hrs – 0.14m 17/12/16_1000hrs – 0.25m 17/12/16_1100hrs – 0.76m 17/12/16_1200hrs – 0.54m 17/12/16_1300hrs – 0.44m 17/12/16_2230hrs – 0.20m 18/12/16_0000hrs – 0.30m 18/12/16_0145hrs – 0.30m 18/12/16_0240hrs – 0.40m 18/12/16_0330hrs – 0.60m 18/12/16_0730hrs – 1.80m 18/12/16_1000hrs – 4.20m Navua River 17/12/16_1600hrs – 1.5m Serua [Critical Level – 2m] 17/12/16_1800hrs – 1.4m  Landslides experienced in places:

Province Locations Remarks Between Navuniyasi and Nakorosule Currently accessible only to light vehicles Navutu Rd. Landslip\Closed to all traffic Sawani Serea Rd. Culvert Headwall washout\Road open – Drive with care (Only shoulder closed) Naitasiri Serea/Naivucini Rd. One lane access Wailoa Rd. Landslip Khalsa Rd., Nasinu Landslip Princes Rd. (Sawani Sett.) Landslip\Road Open-Drive with care Sawani – Serea Rd. Gusuisavu Junction (Underslip) (Road Closed)

Namosi Veivatuloa Rd. Overslip\Road Open

Auckland Rd., Verata Landslide Wailotua Hill Landslip (Shoulder closed) Tailevu Kings Rd., Verata Section Landslip\Both lanes now open

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Logani – Kasavu stretch Landslip (Road Closed)

Naulu (opp. Bainivalu Primary) Landslip Queens Rd. (before Wainigasau Junction) Landslip\Reduced to one Rewa lane-Drive with care Queens Rd. (before Montfort Boys Town) Landslip\Road Open-Drive with care

 Road closures

Province Locations Remarks Waidradra crossing, Vatulili Rd. Underwater\Closed to all traffic Waiwata Crossing, Navulokani Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Savu Bridge 2, Savu Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Waisa Crossing, Navulokani Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Toda Crossing, Lomaivuna Loop Rd. Flooded\Road Open Nasiriti Rd. Culvert undermined\Closed to all traffic Nasi Crossing, Wailase Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Waibau Bridge, Waibau Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Wailase Crossing, Viria Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Naitasiri Waimale Crossing, Navutu Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Natavea Rd. (Waila Crossing) Water Receded\Road open Koroi Rd., Naqali Water Receded\Road open Latui Rd., off Wailada Rd., after MetroMix Yard Water Receded\Road open Nabukaluka Rd. (Waisomo Crossing) Flooded\Closed to all traffic Waila Treatment Plant Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Davuilevu Farm Rd. Road washout restored\Road open Waila Feeder Rd. Flooding\Closed to all traffic Baulevu Rd. (Fallen Power pole)Open

Waidova Rd. Water Receded\Road open Wainikasaniura Rd., Wainadoi Flooded\Closed Sadro Road Flooded\Road open

Serua Tokotoko Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Calia Rd. Water Receded\Road Open Naitonitoni Rd. Flooded\Closed Wainikavou Crossing Approach Washout\Closed

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Beqa Rd. (Tubarua Crossing) Approach Washout\Closed Viwawa Rd. Flooded\Closed Nakaulevu Rd. Flooded\Closed Nasasa Rd. Flooded\Closed Vakabalea Rd. Water Receded\Open Queens Rd. Landslip\Road is open\Drive (Before Wainigasau Junction – Suva bound lane with care and Before Montfort Boys Town School) Nabukavesi Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic Veivatuloa Rd. Water Receded\Road open Waiyanitu Rd. (Wainisusu Crossing) Flooded\Closed Waiyanitu Rd. Flooded\Road is open Old Queens Rd (Wainadoi) Flooded\Closed Namosi Namosi Rd. (Wainikovu Crossing) Road Open

Saliadrau Rd. (Wainimakutu Crossing) Flooded\Closed

Chevalier Rd. Water Receded\Road is open

Wainadoi Village Rd. Water Receded\Road is open

Navunisole Rd. (Irish Crossing) Flooded\Closed

Wairua Settlement Rd. Water Receded\Road open

Colata Crossing, Colata Cocoa Rd. Flooded\Closed

Waimalua Crossing Flooded\Closed

Dawasamu Rd., Nasinu Road Washout Restored\Open

Waidamu Road Flooded\Closed

Dawakoto Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Dravuni Rd Water receded\Open

Naboro Cocoa Rd.(Delakado Crossing) Water receded\Open Tailevu Raralevu Rd. Water receded\Open

Nawiwaivusa Rd. (aka Nakorovou Rd) Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Lakena Irrigation Rd. Water Receded\Road Open

Buiduna Rd. Water receded\Open

Waituri Rd. Water receded\Open

Naduru Rd. Flooded\Open

Vuci South Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Korociriciri Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic

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Vusuya Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Waivou Dairy Farm Rd.(Irish Crossing) Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Ratu Kadavulevu Rd.(Nakelo-Kuku Section) Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Loganisebi Rd. Landslip\Road Open

Loganisebi Rd. (Crossing) Water Receded\Road Open

Kings Rd. (Verata Area) Slip – Road Open

Cautata – Waicoka Road Flooded\Road open

Waikete Road Flooded\Road closed to all traffic

Qauia Village Rd. intersection, Naseuvou Street Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Railagi Rd., Delaitokatoka (Railagi Crossing) Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Ratu Mara Rd. (near Namena Rd.) Underslip\Shoulder closed And reduced to one lane Nalase Rd. (Nabuli, Nalase, Vunisinu, Flooded Closed to all traffic Nakorovou, Nadoria) Wailoku Rd. Flooded\Closed to light vehicles

Naliga Rd. Water Receded\Road open

Rewa Nausori Bypass Rd.(In front of Pak N Save) Both lanes now open Sandhurst Street Water Receded\Road open

Benau Street Culvert Collapsed\Road Open

Koronivia Rd. Water receded\Road open

Wailea Street Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Noco Delta Rd. Flooded\Closed to all traffic

Toga Rd. (Toga Crossing) Flooded\Closed to all traffic

4.3 EVACUATION CENTRES

Province Location Remarks Adults – 29 Children - 19 Active Nadera Methodist Church Hall Infants – 4 Elderly - 1 (Opened – 15/12/16) Families - 13 Rewa Adults – 20 Children - 5 Opened – 17/12/16 Marist Champagnat Institute, Infants – 1 (Due to risk of high Vatuwaqa Elderly - 0 tide to Nanuku Sett.) Families – 9

Adults – Children - Reopened – Vashist Muni Primary School Infants – 17/12/16 Elderly - 98 evacuees reported Families - Adults – 38 Children - 39 Active Serua LDS Church Infants – 5 Elderly - 0 Opened – 15/12/16 Families – 22 Adults – 4 Children - 2 Sawani Community Hall Infants – 0 Active Elderly - 0 Families - Adults – 5 Children - 2 Active Veitalacagi Hall, Vunidawa Infants – 0 Elderly - 0 (18/12/16) Families - 1 Adults – 3 Children - 4 Active Soa Community Hall Infants – 0 Elderly – 1 (Opened 18/12/16) Families - 2 Adults – 0 Children - 4 Active Nabulini Methodist Church Infants – 0 Elderly – 0 (Opened 18/12/16) Families - 1 Adults – 0 Children - 0 Active Naibita Community Hall Infants – 0 Elderly – 2 (Opened 18/12/16) Families - 1 Adults – 2 Children - 2 Active Vilimoni’s Resident (Nailega) Infants – 0 Elderly – 0 (Opened 18/12/16) Families - 1 Adults – 6 Children - 1 Active Korovou Primary School Infants – 0 Elderly – 0 (Opened 18/12/16) Families - 2

4.4 INFRASTRUCTURE

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PROVINCE NAITASIRI REWA SERUA NAMOSI TAILEVU

FEA Vunidawa has been Normal Normal Normal No power in the whole without power from (except Serua was without Tailevu North Area 1200hrs yesterday power since Thursday)

WAF No water supply in Normal Dam Blockage Water cuts Normal for Wainibuka the Vunidawa Area (Calia & Calia Bk. Rd., in some and Korovou Areas Waiyanitu, Raiwaqa, ALTA, areas navua Bridge to Deuba Areas, Namelimeli, Tokotoko back Rd., Togoru, Wainividio. Deuba areas, Queens hiway from Nasasa junction to Galoa, Nakaulevu, Waikalou, Waidradra, Makosoi, Pac. Harbour, Lepanoni, Wainiyabia, Vunimaqo, Lomary & Galoa

COMMS No Mobile and TFL Normal Normal Normal Normal connections to Upper Naitasiri

4.5 FORECAST  Constant monitoring of water level and situation on the ground as river levels continue to rise  The DivEOC Central is on standby with NFA and Police personnel command centers on full alert with full teams.  Will continue to update NEOC on the above as and when received..

5.0 EASTERN DIVISION The Eastern Division reported a total of 326 evacuees with a total of 38 Evacuation Centres billeting people from the affected areas.

5.1 Lau . Reported rainy weather heavy at times with windy conditions. . People are still living in tents . Dakui Lomaloma is still in accessible.

5.2 Lomaiviti Koro Gau, Batiki and Nairai . Cloudy weather with . Occasional showers occasional rain . Very cloudy . Kade to Navaga road closed to . Poor visibility all traffic . Moderate to rough seas . Nakodu/Loma stretch underwater . Tuatua bridge under water . Nasau bridge under water

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. Koro jetty closed due to landslide blocking the entrance Nairai: Batiki: . Heavy down pour . Heavy rain . Very cloudy and poor visibility . Cloudy with poor visibility . Moderate to rough seas . Moderate to rough seas Moturiki Natauloa village: . Occasional showers (heavy at . Part of the village were times) flooded at mid-day yesterday . Moderate to rough seas due to water overflow from . Experiencing gusty winds at nearby creeks near the village times

5.3 Tabulated below is the Evacuation Centre for Moturiki: Evacuation Centres VILLAGES NO. OF ADULTS CHILDRE INFANTS TOTAL REMARKS /SETT EC’S N M F M F M F Nasesara 1 1 1 1 3 Moved to a relative’s residence Yanuca 1 1 1 Moved to a relative’s residence . There were only 1 household each for Nasesara and Yanuca village who have been evacuated.

5.4 Makogai . Occasional rain (heavy at times) . Moderate to rough seas . Experiencing gusty winds at times

There are total of 2 households evacuated in Dalice and 3 households evacuated in Nasau. Tabulated below is the information regarding the Evacuation Centres:

Evacuation Centre VILLAGES NO. OF ADULTS CHILDREN INFANTS TOTAL / SETT EC’S M F M F M F Dalice 1 2 2 2 3 9

Nasau 1 7 2 3 2 14

5.5 Ovalau . Occasional showers (heavy at times) . Moderate to rough seas . It was observed that high tide coincide with strong gusty winds

There were a total of 16 households that were evacuated in the Eastern Division. The Situation regarding the Evacuation Centres is tabulated in detail below:

Evacuation Centre in Ovalau VILLAGES NO. OF NO. ADULTS(>18) CHILDREN(5- INFANTS TOTAL REMARKS /SETT H/HOLD OF 18) (1day- EC’S 5yrs) M F M F M F 12

Toki 1 1 1 1 1 2 5 Moved to a relative’s residence Vatukalo 4 4 4 3 1 8 Moved to a relative’s residence Taviya 2 2 2 1 3 Moved to the dispensary 9 makeshift 9 8 9 13 10 40 Moved to their houses relative’s residence Korovou 1 Moved to Settlement - 3 3 3 1 1 8 Korovou – Baba Baba Hall (EC) Korovou 5 1 8 7 3 4 3 4 29 Moved to Pita Settlement - Timi’s House Baba Nadugu 6 (1 Moved to Settlement - 5 1 Blind 4 1 4 16 Levuka Public Baba male) Primary School (EC)

5.6 Kadavu: . Strong winds . Continuous rain . Rough to very rough seas

INFRASTRUCTRE The situation report for infrastructure tabulated below:

Table No. 9 Description Comments Road Clear Water Normal Communication All Network currently operating Power Supply Normal for Vunisea

6.0 Northern Division

The Central Business District is operating as normal in the whole Northern Division. The Northern Division remains overcast with maximum rain rate of 47.9mm/hr to 60.3 mm/hr last night and this morning with poor visibility in areas of heavy rain. Also part of the Division is also experienced an average of 25 -30kt wind gust whist others are normal during the mid-day. The Patterson Shipping Services with Gounder Shipping Services is operating as normal except for Bligh Waters Shipping which advised voyage cancellation till further notice.

6.1 BUA

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 Heavy rain and strong wind from last night till now at Nabouwalu.  Total number of Evacuees in this 4 Evacuation Center is 72

EC at Nadi District School

no of families no of male no of female no of no of children total no of people above 18ys above 18yrs children (6yrs- 17yrs) in nadi district (0-5yrs) 4 4 5 3 7 19

EC at Nasavu Community Hall

no of families no of male no of female no of no of children total no of people above 18ys above 18yrs children (6yrs- 17yrs) in nasavu (0-5yrs) community hall 6 6 10 6-male 10-male 44 3-female 9 -female EC at Rt Sikeli Residence & Losalini Susu Residence

no of no of no of no of no of rt sikeli losalini village families male female children children residence susu above above (0-5yrs) (6yrs- residence 18ys 18yrs 17yrs) 2 2 2 1-male 1-female 4 2 Naiviqiri, Baravi Settlement,Navakasiga, Bua

EC at Yadua Village School

no of family no of male no of female no of no of children total no of people above 18ys above 18yrs children (6yrs- 17yrs) in nasavu (0-5yrs) community hall 1 1 1 - 1 3

6.1.1 ISSUES:

DATE NAME VILLAGE TIKINA ISSUE ACTION TIME TAKEN 18/12/16 Nepote Bua Village BUA Water pipe Contact WAF 6.45am Rokoece burst due Supervisor to the regarding the heavy rain issue and flooding 18/12/16 TNK- Nagadoa DAMA Farm beside 8.25am Nagadoa Village the river is Village underwater due to the heavy rain and flooding 18/12/16 TNK-Yadua Moraia VUYA Farm 8.36am Village, damage due to heavy rain and flooding. Lolive’s 14

house was underwater during heavy rain last night.

6.2 CAKAUDROVE

1. Saqani Report: Weather from 2200-0800hrs experience continuous rainfall and heavy at times. 2. Currently experience light showers and heavy rainfall at times as well as Tukavesi and Saqani District.

3. Roads drainage has become to overflow due to down heavy rainfall at times.

4. Bagata crossing has been underwater due to rapid rise of water level. 5. Currently Half road closed at Delaivunimoli in Loa and also Vatuvonu road has been closed due to fallen coconut tree and as at in Marikaba Sett, Navonu, land slide occurred resulted to the closing of the roads. 6. Half road closed at Mataikoro due to sliding coconut tree. Won’t be accessible to buses or large vechiles. 7. Nanuca has been cleared except for the flooded road and entry into the village. 8. Crossing at Drekeniwai has been under water and closed off. Not accessible. 9. Currently contractors are working for the clearing of the road which has been closed due to land slide and fallen trees. 10. Vunisavisavi crossing still flooded. 11. No contacts through to village and to office phone at Saqani District. 12. No complaint received so far from public. 13. No evacuation centre opened yet in the province.

6.2.1 PREPAREDNESS:

Equipment: 14. TFL systems operational to some areas. 15. Savusavu standby generator checked and is operational. 16. Tukavesi generator being installed but the technicians still working on it.

Human resource:

17. All officers remain on standby at their respective stations. [Nacanieli R/PAC/Deo/] 18. The office shall provide the next update at 1300 hrs if weather been experiencing remains the same but will provide next update on hourly basis if weather worsens.

6.3 TAVEUNI

CURRENT WEATHER SITUATION Continuous slight showers but heavy at times throughout the Island till this hour.

This also includes the Maritime Islands, Yacata, Yanuca and Qamea who are experiencing continuous slight showers but heavy at times.

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SITUATION REPORT Major landslide at Dreketi Village Qamea. 1. Primary School totally damaged 2. Health Centre displaced and thrown out to the sea 3. Community Hall totally destroyed and displaced. No injury yet to be identified. Communities affected have been moved to safer grounds by Turaga ni Koro.

Togo Village, Qamea Island. 1. 2 Houses also displaced due to landslide – 1 adult injured taken to the hospital.

Naivivi Village, Qamea Island. Naiviivi Primary Evac Centre – 10 people- 3 adults, 6 children and 1 baby are now staying in the school due to flooding.

A government team led by DO Taveuni will be moving across to Qamea as soon as weather and sea permits.

6.4 MACUATA Heavy rain experienced from last night and early this morning resulted in flash flood to rivers in the Labasa area. Summary of flash flood listed below. 1. Qawa Crossing –Bulileka – close to all traffics due to flooding.

2. Dreketilailai Crossing –Bulileka –close to all traffic due to flooding.

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3. Urata Road –Bulileka –close to all traffic due to flooding.

4. Nakama Bridge –Labasa – Close to all traffic-bridge underwater.

7.0 Fiji Roads Authority

FRA reports the following:

 Landslide closed road from Nabouwalu to Daria.  Taveuni flooding overnight resulted in most roads closed.  Rabi Island roads - several slips reported closing roads there.  Kings Road is CLOSED due to flooding at Korovou Town, Wailatua and Naqia Bridge (approx. 10km before Nabulini).  Kasavu Landslide, located north of the Kasavu/ Baulevu Road Junction on Kings Road is under 24 hour monitoring. Currently open to traffic and operating as a single lane with potential for full closure if there are further slips.  All of Queens Open - single lane in places but open to traffic.  Rain has stopped in West but Rakiraki Town still closed with Flooding.  Access has been restored at Davuilevu Farm Road. 17

 Some more roads are now closed in the Central, Northern and Western Division due to surface flooding on some urban and rural roads however the main arterial roads.  Kade to Navaga, Koro Circular road is closed with alternative access still available from both sides, subject to flooded crossings in between. Awaiting floodwaters to recede.  Increased number of potholes on the road network and the contractors will be carrying out remedial work as soon as the weather clears up. Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution during this time.  Please obey road closure signs and do not drive into water of unknown depth and current, as this can be life threatening.

Joji Waqamailau Shift Team leader 2 For: Director, National Disaster Management Office/ NAT DISCOORD

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