TC Yasa

Widespread damage in parts of Vanua Levu

December 19, 2020 7:28 am

Tropical Cyclone Yasa caused widespread damage in parts of Vanua Levu.

FBC News today took a helicopter and flew over Nabouwalu, Bua, Lekutu, Nasarawaqa, Dreketi, Seaqaqa Town, Tabia, Labasa Town and Savusavu.

Significant damages to infrastructure could be seen from the helicopter especially in Nabouwalu, Bua, Lekutu, Nasarawaqa, Dreketi and Seaqaqa.

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Houses fully destroyed, roofs were blown away, a few schools damaged, fallen power lines on the road, a number of crossing washed away and a number of trees were also uprooted due to the category 5 system.

Fijians living in these areas could also be seen trying to fix their homes, clear debris, dry out household items and clothes.

Labasa and Savusavu had minimal damage from an ariel view.

Koro Island also suffered very less damage from TC Yasa compared to when TC Winston hit them.

It was also the same for Ovalau.

No major damage in Nawi Island, Savusavu Bay.

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