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222 people taking shelter in 4 evacuation centres in the West

222 people taking shelter in 4 evacuation centres in the West
One of four different evacuation centres in the Western Division, Andrews Primary School Photo:Fiji Police Force

222 people from 49 families are currently taking shelter in four different evacuation centres in the Western Division due to flash flooding.

The Fiji National Disaster Risk Management Office says people are taking shelter at Andrews Primary School, Saioni Methodist Church in Lavusa, Korovuto College in Nadi and the Vou Dance Office.

As of 6am, 173 people are sheltering at Andrews Primary, 10 at Korovuto College, 34 at Saioni Lavusa Church, and 7 at the Vou Dance Office.

The Fiji Police Force continues to monitor the situation.

The Western Division Command and Coordination Centre can be contacted on 9905457 should anyone require assistance moving to higher ground.

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