
Interim Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama declared the state of emergency on the recommendation of the National Disaster Management Office (Dismac), Interim National Security Minister Epeli Ganilau said. "It is basically to safeguard lives and property. We want to prevent criminal elements from taking advantage of the flood hit areas," Ganilau told the Fijilive website.
…Dismac officials said more than 2,340 people were sheltering in evacuation centres on Sunday evening. The Fiji Meteorological Service warned of further heavy rain and strong winds for the northern parts of the country.
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