Update: 8:43PM THERE are reports of extensive damage to buildings, infrastructure and farms in Rakiraki.

Rakiraki police said tonight that the situation was very bad in the district.

Police said many homes and schools in the district had been damaged by Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston last night as it made landfall in Rakiraki.

Communication lines to the district have been cut-off from last night and people have to go to higher places to use their mobile phones.