Eight Dead as Heavy Rain Lashes Main Island
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From Times Wire Reports
Eight people have died and four more are missing after three days of torrential rain lashed the main island of the South Pacific nation of Fiji, officials said.
Five of the dead were killed when their bus was swept into a raging river. Three others died as they tried to cross flooded rivers on Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu.
Disaster officials said four fishermen also were missing at sea.
More than 130 homes also have been destroyed. Minister for Regional Development Ilaitia Tuisese estimated the damage at $5 million.
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