The number of people in evacuation centres in Fiji has risen to more than 9000.
Heavy rain and gale force winds damaged more houses on Wednesday, causing another 3000 people to seek help.
The Red Cross says it has distributed blankets and clothing but it does not have enough food to meet people's needs.
Some 131 evacuation centres across the islands are under strain without enough food or water.
The flood damage in Nadi alone is now calculated at more than $100 million with most businesses ruined and houses devastated.
