People in Moala face destructive winds

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People in Moala face destructive winds

By Naveel Krishant

18/12/2020

Tropical Cyclone Warning Number 65 issued 7:39am Friday 17 December 2020. [image: Fiji Met]

People in Moala are currently facing destructive winds and heavy rain.

Josaia Wanisi of Vaturogo Village in Naroi, Moala says they started experiencing rain and strong winds from last night but it intensified this morning.

He says some of the houses and roofs have been damaged by the strong wind brought in by Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

Wanisi says they have moved about 9 families to the fisheries department on the island while other villages are currently taking shelter at the Moala Primary and Secondary School.

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