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Additional support for Fiji’s post-disaster efforts as country recovers from cyclone Yasa
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Responding to the Fijian Government’s recovery efforts, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) is providing additional funding support to the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management in coordinating disaster response and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
The Category 5 storm which hit the country on 17 December 2020, caused heavy destruction to infrastructure, buildings and agricultural areas as it cut a path across Vanua Levu and the Lau group of islands. It was the strongest storm since Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016 and has left thousands of Fijians without homes.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR FIJI’S POST-DISASTER EFFORTS AS COUNTRY RECOVERS FROM CYCLONE YASA
09/03/2021
Responding to the Fijian Government’s recovery efforts, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) is providing additional funding support to the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management in coordinating disaster response and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
The Category 5 storm which hit the country on 17 December 2020, caused heavy destruction to infrastructure, buildings and agricultural areas as it cut a path across Vanua Levu and the Lau group of islands. It was the strongest storm since Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016 and has left thousands of Fijians without homes.
Rohit Deo
Picture: FIJIAN GOVERNMENT/SUPPLIED.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has commended the RFMF personnel for their commitment to ensuring that rehabilitation works continue to progress for schools that have been damaged by Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
According to the Fijian Government, PM Bainimarama continued his tour of Vanua Levu and witnessed first-hand progress of rehabilitation works carried out by the RFMF personnel, Government officials and other relevant agencies following the aftermath of TC Yasa.
He visited the severely-affected areas and was updated on rehabilitation works on Korokadi Primary School, Ratu Luke Memorial School and Lekutu District School.
Affected schools have been provided with temporary tents by UNICEF Pacific to assist students and teachers during their time of recovery.