TC Ana

Strong winds pick up in Ra

January 31, 2021 5:15 am

Strong winds and heavy rain is picking up in the greater Rakiraki area as TC Ana starts to make landfall in the Northern-half of Viti Levu.

Strong winds and heavy rain is picking up in the greater Rakiraki area as TC Ana starts to make landfall in the Northern-half of Viti Levu.

Drana villager Solo Waqatabu told FBC News they felt strong winds at midnight before it calms around 5 this morning.

Waqatabu, however, adds that wind speed picked up again at around 6am with debris and branches scattered all over the place and farms destroyed.

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He says all villagers started their preparations three days ago to ensure their houses and belongings are well secured.

Waqatabu also highlighted that the Raiwasa and Korotale crossings in the district of Naroko are underwater.

The village headman in most villages in Ra are working around the clock urging villagers to remain calm as TC Ana is expected to pass the province this morning.