24 people in Rakiraki lose all in flood

By fijivillage.com

26/01/2012

Twenty four people from four families in Qalau, Rakiraki have lost almost all their belongings after 5 feet water flooded their home.

Advisory Councillor Mahesh Prasad said Red Cross has provided some assistance to these families and that people have got together to clean the houses today using flood waters as they still do not have tap water.

Prasad added that all cane crops in the area is damaged with farmers sure to lose out when crushing starts this year.

The estimated damage in Qalau is being placed at more than $20,000.

Story by: Sneh Chaudhry

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