Navotua village in Yasawa faces food shortage after TC Mal passes

Navotua village in Yasawa faces food shortage after TC Mal passes

By Mikaele Liga
Wednesday 15/11/2023
Photo: Supplied

Villagers of Navotua in Yasawa are grateful that no one was injured compared to previous cyclones in the past however Catholic Church Steward, Sione Sadrugu says their major concern now is the shortage of food supply.

He says most of their crops such as cassava, dalo and vudi have been damaged and they are hoping that assistance from relevant authorities will be provided soon.

He adds some villagers had gone to their evacuation centre in Navotua Infant School from Monday.

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