Nadi family safe during Christmas disaster
‘The water was halfway to our waist and it was Christmas day, and we were not expecting this to happen at the end of this year 2024.
Friday 27 December 2024 | 09:16
Vilise Draunimasi with children he lives with at his home in Korovuto, Nadi. Photo: Mereleki Nai
Vilise Daunimasi chose not to worry about Christmas celebration, but look after the safety of the children at his home in Korovuto, Nadi, on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old security guard and his family members were the only evacuees at the Korovuto College yesterday.
Their home, located near the Nadi River, was flooded because of rising water level from heavy rain.
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“It is always flooded when there is heavy rain. Sometimes it is dangerous and we are always ready for that kind of situation.”
Mr Draunimasi said the flood on Tuesday was not expected.
“On Christmas morning, we started preparing by packing food and clothes to move to the evacuation centre. On mid-day we called Police to come and take us to any evacuation centre. Our children and women were taken first then me and my dad.
“The water was halfway to our waist and it was Christmas day, and we were not expecting this to happen at the end of this year 2024.
“We are thankful that no lives have been taken away, especially our children.”
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