Inclement weather over the past two days continued to disrupt the lives of some residents in low-lying areas as well as in the heart of Suva City where poor drainage saw roads near Nabukalou Creek under water.
Thomson St near MHCC and the Suva Bus Stand were among the areas that experienced brief bouts of flooding.
On Tuesday, heavy and unrelenting downpours forced the Ministry of Education to close schools in Navua as the deluge caused by floodwaters immobalised people and public transportation.
Many parents complained the announcement came too late as some had braved the elements and already made their own arrangements to transport their children who were due to sit the English paper for the Year 12 external exams.
This included parents Kafoa and William Danford who used their own resources to pick up 10 Year 12 students in their area and transported them by boat to Navua’s main business area.
The students unfortunately had to return home because of the school closure announcement.
Yesterday many parents called The Fiji Times, upset and disappointed about how their children would be graded.
However, Education Ministry permanent secretary Selina Kuruleca yesterday told this newspaper that as per examination procedures, schools and the exams section would work together on the compassionate assessment award of marks.
She said at this stage, it was premature to give any other information.
