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Flash Flood Alert: Public Urged to Stay Safe as Heavy Rain Hits Central Division “We urge all Fijians to prioritise safety, take necessary precautions, and support vulnerable community members,” NDRMO stated....

Dear Fiji Government and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

We urgently call for the immediate relocation and provision of a safe temporary shelter for the resilient people of Nadaro Village in Tailevu. They deserve better.

Over 50 homes are now submerged following overnight flooding, putting children, pregnant mothers, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and entire livelihoods at risk. Livestock and food sources have been lost.

Beyond the physical destruction, there is now an alarming public health risk. Standing floodwaters and poor sanitation conditions drastically increase the chances of waterborne and vector-borne diseases such as leptospirosis, dengue fever, typhoid, tuberculosis, and diarrhea.

We urge the Ministry of Health, Fiji to immediately assess and monitor the area and provide the necessary medical support and preventative care.

Until long-term solutions are implemented to address the village’s vulnerable waterways and deteriorating road access, temporary relocation is not just necessary, it is critical.

This is only the beginning. Without swift action, the next natural disaster could completely wipe out the village.

Hon Alitia Bainivalu MP is clearly the ONLY cabinet Minister that’s actually reliable and forthcoming when it comes to helping serve the people of Fiji. This is what a true servant of Fiji looks like. Not just nice designed dresses and expensive accessories, its about humbling yourself and meeting the needs of the people of Fiji.

TO ALL THOSE WHO NEED HELP FROM OUR MINISTRIES

Bula Vinaka,

I’m Alitia Bainivalu, your Minister for Fisheries and Forestry.

If you are in need of assistance with anything related to our Ministries, you can contact me directly:

Phone: 9904261
Email: [email protected]

If I do not answer your call, please send me a message on Viber or Text. I may be in Parliament for the Parliament Sitting or in a meeting, but I will try my best to get back to you as soon as I can.

Let’s keep working together to grow our forestry and fisheries sectors. Your voices and concerns matter.

Vinaka vakalevu.