Government is taking a proactive approach ahead of the next cyclone season and is conducting awareness programmes in flood prone areas in the western division.
This is done to minimise the impact of damages following natural disasters especially floods.
Following the success of the National Climate Change Summit last month in Narewa Village in Nadi, preparation and awareness have been moved to other flood prone areas in the Nadi River basin.
A simulation exercise will be conducted in other villages in Nadi including Sabeto, Navoci, Namotomoto, Yavusania and Nawaka.
The exercise is being carried out by the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and is being conducted by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO).
Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki says the exercise is part of a holistic approach that government is taking is ensuring that no lives are lost in cases of natural disasters especially due to negligence.
"Just like Cyclone Evan last year, Government wants to ensure that no lives are lost in floods and other disasters," he said.
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