Parts of Western Division flooded as heavy rain continues

Parts of Western Division are flooded as heavy rain continues.

The Nadi Town, bus stand area, Nadi Back Road and temple area and the area close to Nadi Sangam College are flooded.

Main street, bus stand area and market area in Ba Town are also flooded and water level is rising.

Naqoro Flat, Qeleloa, Korotale in Rakiraki are flooded while Korotale and Raiwasa Bridges are under 4 feet of water.

Raiwasa Mead Road in Rakiraki is under 6 feet of water.

Tavua Town and Yaladro Flats in Tavua are also flooded while Tabutabu Irish Crossing, Church Road, Logalagi and Lololevu Bridges in Vatukoula are underwater and water level is rising.

Buabua Field 4, Luvu in Vitogo Paipai in Lautoka are flooded.

In Sigatoka, the main Queens Highway is open to all drivers, however, Emuri, Navutu and Lawai village crossings are underwater.

The causeway at Vunisea Jetty in Kadavu has been partially eroded, and rock armours partially dislodged.

Fiji Roads Authority says contractor will begin restoration works from today while maritime shipping is scheduled from Wednesday morning.

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