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Fiji: Labasa experiencing heavy downpour

Labasa is experiencing heavy rains and winds expected to strong at times, DISMAC has confirmed.

Movement from Labasa to Nabouwalu has been ceased following Commissioner Northern's instruction.

The Suweni and Malolo Rivers have already flooded.

DISMAC Principal Officer, Pajiliai Dobui said Labasa is expected to worst hit with floods tonight by 7.30pm with heavy rains and strong winds at times.

DISMAC also reported that for Nabouwalu, the Wairiki bridge has been closed to both sides of the traffic after experiencing floods.

Namau Bridge is also closed to the public until further notice and is severely damaged.

Dreketi is also experiencing heavy rains and Nabouwalu Jetty has been confirmed as unsafe for the public.

Savusavu is also experiencing heavy rains and is experiencing temporary water cuts.

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