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Event: FL Flood Number: 2007-000025 Country: FJI Fiji Location: Date (YMD): 2007-2-15 Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: NZ gov press release Comments: In two separate flooding incidents, both the islands of Vanua Levu and the western part of Viti Levu were affected, on the 3rd and 10th of February respectively. In Vanua Levu, heavy rains caused flooding in many areas including the town of Labasa. Poor drainage systems, heavy silting in rivers and uncontrolled logging contributed to the flooding. There was damage to housing, schools and crops, and one casualty. About 900 people were evacuated to 11 shelters where they received assistance from the Government and the Fiji Red Cross. On Viti Levu, the town of Nadi was flooded as well as villages along the Sigatoka valley. The flood waters have since subsided, but a landslide severed access to seven villages with 1000 people in the Sigatoka valley. Government assessments and relief efforts are on-going, and there has been no request for international assistance. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: