Tropical Cyclone Ana
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A family of six from Soasoa Labasa are counting their lucky stars after they escaped unharmed when a landslide moved their house by almost 10 metres during the heavy rain brought by TC Ana.
Kamlesh Kumar says his parents, brother, sister-in-law and 2 nieces managed to move out of the house moments before the incident.
Kumar says at around midday Sunday, his family could feel something was about to happen as they could feel their house moving.
He adds they didn’t take any risk and moved out immediately.
The family is currently living with other relatives as they wait for things to normalise before they start repair works.
13 families in Galoa Island move to evacuation centres
13 families in Galoa Island move to evacuation centres Saturday 30/01/2021
13 families in Galoa Island in Bua whose homes are close to the sea have moved to their evacuation centres.
Galoa Island Primary School teacher, Maika Cabe says they are facing strong winds and heavy rain and these families also faced the risk of high waves.
Cabe says 7 families are taking shelter in their village hall and 6 families are sheltered in the school.
He adds neighbouring islands like Taveya and Yaqaga are also experiencing heavy rain and strong winds.
Galoa Island was severely affected by TC Yasa.