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State of Natural Disaster extended

April 22, 2012 9:02 pm

The State of Natural Disaster in the West has been extended.

It was invoked three weeks ago after probably the worst floods ever in Western districts.

Permanent Secretary for Disaster Management, Colonel Inia Seruiratu says it will now be in place until the end of this month.

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198 people from 48 families continue to be housed at the Evacuation Centre in Sigatoka Hall, awaiting the all-clear so they can return to their homes.