Flash flooding leads to roads closure in Northern Division

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Dvisional Commissioner Northern, Uraia Rainima. Picture: SUPPLIED/FILE

Heavy rain around Vanua Levu has caused flash floods closing roads in low lying areas.

Commissioner Northern Uraia Rainima, in an earlier interview advised those living in low lying areas to move to safety as heavy rainfall would continue.

He has also advised road users to be cautious if driving in low lying areas.

Schools remain closed but business in Labasa town and bus services are normal.

List of flooded roads in the North.

Location Description Road Name Area Status of Damage Advice to Motorists
Dreketilailai Crossing Bulileka Road Labasa Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Kawakawavesi Crossing Kawakawavesi Road Natua Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Zailav Crossing Zailav Road Natua Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Bucalevu Crossing Bucalevu Road Labasa Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Nakama Crossing Naduna Road Labasa Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Waidamudamu Crossing Nakorotari Road Labasa Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Qeleimumu Crossing Coqeloa Road Labasa Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Qawa Crossing Qawa Road Labasa Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Moligaiwala Crossing Lau Road Natua Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Waidamudamu Crossing Nakorotari Road Labasa Crossing Open Open to traffic
Nasarava Crossing Nasarava Crossing Labasa Crossing Underwater Closed to traffic
Emily Point Siberia Road Labasa Road Underwater Closed to traffic
Urata Crossing Urata Road Labasa Road and Bridge Underwater Closed to traffic
Culvert at RP 816 Siberia Branch Road Labasa Road and culvert Underwater Closed to traffic
Nasaqa Crossing Delaikoro Crossing Labasa Bridge Underwater Closed to traffic

 

 

 

 

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