No Major Infrastructure Damage From Flash Floods: Commissioner Northern

Mr Rainima said they received some reports from members of the public to have some bridges and crossings checked because of the possibility of being washed away or damaged.

Monday 06 February 2023 | 15:30

Sampras Anand

Reporter

There was no major infrastructural damages from the flashfloods in Labasa. People returned to their normal routine on Saturday after experiencing a sudden flash flood the day before. Bus services were restored to normalcy. Photo: Sampras Anand

There is no major infrastructural damage identified after the flash floods in Labasa and nearby areas last week.

Commissioner Northern Uraia Rainima said a team from the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) was deployed on Saturday morning to assess bridges and crossings that were under floodwaters last Friday.

Mr Rainima said they received some reports from members of the public to have some bridges and crossings checked because of the possibility of being washed away or damaged.