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Storm surges ravage Nananu village

January 31, 2021 8:03 am

[Source: Fulori Rigamoto]

Residents of Nananu village in Tailevu fear their homes and property could be destroyed by storm surges.

Villager Fulori Rigamoto says there is a possibility of coastal flooding as water levels have breached the sea-wall.

She says seawater is reaching their homes and things could be worse with high tide expected soon. Heavy rain is also being experienced.

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[Source: Fulori Rigamoto]

Rigamoto says people are confined to their homes due to the strong winds.

Some families have already moved to Ratu Kadavulevu School while others are awaiting a decision by the village headman on when to move.