This is an urgent message for the people living near the Rewa River.

Water is now rising rapidly due heavy rain in the area and continuous heavy rain in the highlands.

The government has now issued a statement saying the flood waters are dangerous.

People in the area need to move to high ground now.

Do not wait.

Roads in Nausori are already beginning to flood.

The Sawani and Waila areas are already flooded.

Rewa River has burst its banks in a number of areas.

Many houses in Waila have been seriously affected by the rising flood waters.

We have latest photos on our website, fijivillage.com and the Rewa River has burst its banks in a number of areas.

Many houses in Waila have been seriously affected by the rising flood waters.
 
Wainisasa Road in Nausori is under two feet of flood waters now.

A resident Navinesh Maharaj said that none of the houses are affected however the road is now closed to all traffic.

He said flood waters have also entered the farms.

He said people are taking precautionary measures.


Story by:
Fijivillage Team