Travellers stranded by Fiji flooding.
Tourism Fiji has just confirmed significant disruption to flights and ground transportation due to a “shallow tropical depression” which has left roads to the Denarau and Coral Coast areas impassable.
Ferry services to the islands have also been cancelled for the day, with the Fiji National Weather Forecasting Centre advising of a severe flood warning for major rivers, streams and low-lying areas of the country’s Western Division.
Heavy rain and localised flooding are expected to continue for the next 12 to 24 hours, with the situation also causing major disruptions to domestic and international air services.
Air Pacific has cancelled most flights into and out of Nadi today including FJ920 ex BNE, FJ910 ex SYD and FJ930 ex MEL, as well as outbound flights FJ911 to Sydney and FJ931 to Melbourne.
Outbound services FJ411 to Auckland, FJ915 to Sydney and FJ921 to Brisbane are still operating but delays are expected.
Tourism Fiji says the destination’s tourism sector is taking the usual measures to ensure the wellbeing of all guests, staff and property.
“The industry is extremely well prepared,” a statement confirmed, with further information to be provided as it comes to hand.
More information in Monday’s Travel Daily.
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