PARENTS and members of the public are being urged to exercise extreme caution as persistent heavy rain continues to affect communities across the Western Division.
Commissioner West Apolosi Lewaqai said while no major infrastructural damage has been recorded, authorities remain concerned about hazards caused by fallen trees and debris.
“No major infrastructural damage but there are some fallen trees along the main roads,” he said.
He said teams were working to clear debris lodged in bridges, particularly at low-lying crossings.
Several crossings have been closed to all vehicles as a precautionary measure, while schools remained shut yesterday to ensure students’ safety.
Commissioner Lewaqai urged parents to closely monitor their children during the adverse weather.
Police officers remain deployed in affected communities to maintain public safety and prevent unnecessary movement in high-risk zones.
The commissioner also warned that the combination of heavy rain and high tides could worsen flooding in vulnerable, low-lying areas.
Mosese Bulitavu, Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, is expected to visit affected communities later this week. Emergency operations centres remain active throughout the division as authorities continue to monitor the situation.
