40 people evacuate from Madhuvani and nearby areas in Rakiraki as they experience heavy rain and destructive winds

TC-Yasa -Rakiraki

40 people evacuate from Madhuvani and nearby areas in Rakiraki as they experience heavy rain and destructive winds

By Priteshni Nand

17/12/2020

[image: Fiji Police]

About 40 people from Madhuvani, Rakiraki and nearby areas have evacuated to Madhuvani Sangam Primary School as they are experiencing destructive winds and heavy rain.

Advisory Councillor, Pardip Kumar says more people are coming in to take shelter and are calling him for assistance.

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