Friends Fiji Director Sashi Kiran said just looking outside her window it’s like a war zone.
Movement into Lautoka City has been restricted.
Commissioner Western Colonel Joeli Cawaki said most of the people living in the West have left it to the last minute and have been caught by surprise.
He said it is very risky to send their teams out for search and rescue efforts.
He said power has also been switched off throughout the Western Division for safety reasons and he has this message for the people.