By David Singh GENEVA, 3 February 2012 - A 15-day state of disaster is currently in effect in areas on the west coast of Fiji that have been ravaged by floods which began on 22 January. A flood watch is in place as periods of heavy rain are expected. All those living in flood-prone areas have been...
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Fiji: Thousands forced from their homes following floods and landslides
By Reeni Amin Chua Severe flooding and landslides caused by constant heavy rains since last weekend in the northern and western division of Fiji’s largest island of Viti Levu, have forced thousands from their homes to seek safety in evacuation centres. A state of disaster has been declared in the...
Georgia: Distribution of relief supplies under way in flood-stricken northern communities
Counterpart International has distributed relief supplies to flood-stricken villages in northern Georgia in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and the Shida Kartli regional government. Counterpart’s on-the-ground team assisted June 28 some 1,500 flood-affected households in the communities in...