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PM visits areas in the North affected by TC Yasa

PM visits areas in the North affected by TC Yasa

By Naveel Krishant
20/12/2020
[Photo: Fijian Government]

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is currently in the Northern Division to visit areas that have been severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu briefed Bainimarama on the progress of relief work undertaken in the Northern Division.

50 personnel from the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces from Suva will be assisting authorities with cleaning up and distribution of rations to evacuation centres.

Bainimarama is expected to visit more areas affected by TC Yasa later today.

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