More evacuations centres are being set up around the country as roads continue to close.

FBC News reporter, Christopher Chand has more.

“For residents living in these areas that have been affected by power blackouts these are people living in Rakiraki towns, Ba and Nadi towns and also parts of Lautoka City. We are appealing for you to prepare yourselves if you have hurricane lamps prepare yourself with kerosene or purchase candles because right now there are power blackouts in these towns.”

The following are the centres open:

In Sigatoka three evacuation centres have opened at Cuvu College, Vunitovau village hall and Nasaucoko community hall.

In Ba 11 centres have activated. These include:

Bulolo Sanatan Dharama School, Balevuto Public School, Sarara Sanatana Primary School, Karavi Public School, Taqore Memorial School, St Teresa Catholic School, Khalsa Primary School, Moto Sanatan Dharam School, Vatulaulau Sanatan Dharama School and Naruku Primary School.

In Rakiraki the following centres have been activated:

FSC Welding Shop, Rakiraki Muslim School and Malau Sector.