Rakiraki residents are experiencing the full brunt of Tropical Cyclone Gene as strong winds are picking up.
A resident, Sanjeet Maharaj said the weather they are experiencing is similar to what they faced in 1993.
Maharaj also said all roads in Rakiraki are closed.
The roofs of two homes in the village of Wainimala in Naitasiri have been blown away by strong winds just a few minutes ago and village head-man Enereko Tui-matua said that they are currently feeling the full brunt of Cyclone Gene at the moment.
Speaking to Village News, Tui-matua said are they are currently feeling strong winds and heavy rain.
He added that everyone in the village have been advised to stay in their homes as they continue to feel strong winds.
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Several evacuations centres now active28/01/2008 23:57 -
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TC Gene moves towards Tavua/Ba/Lautoka/Nadi28/01/2008 22:29 -
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Situation expected to worsen during high tide28/01/2008 21:48 -
TC Gene very close to Rakiraki28/01/2008 20:42 -
Joint Military/Police Operation underway28/01/2008 20:25 -
Powerline fall in Vatuwaqa28/01/2008 20:24
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