With a tropical depression to the north-west of the Fijian archipelago, Fiji’s National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC) has issued a strong wind warning for the western side of the main island of Viti Levu, the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.

The NWFC has also advised the region can also expect heavy rain and squally thunderstorms in coming days and as a result, the possibility of some flooding of low-lying areas.

Tourism Fiji has advised that the destination’s tourism sector has taken measures to ensure the well-being of all guests, staff and property.

International flights into the country continue as normal however domestic carriers including Pacific Sun advised that while Nadi-Suva flights continue to operate, some outer island flights may be affected by the current conditions.

A help desk is being established at Nadi International Airport to assist with all passenger enquiries.

Island Hopper helicopter services continuing to operate however Pacific Island Seaplane flights have been temporarily cancelled.

On the water, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures has operated its morning inter-island ferry services to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands however afternoon services and all full-day and half-day cruises into the region have been cancelled.

Captain Cook Cruises’ seven-day cruises and day cruises are continuing to operate as normal.

Blue Lagoon Cruises has cancelled the four-day Yasawa Island cruise scheduled to depart 31 January.

Main roads remain unaffected by the weather but some roads in Rakiraki in the east of Viti Levu have been closed due to heavy rainfall.

Travellers should contact their resort or airline for additional information

Tourism Fiji said the destination’s tourism industry is extremely well prepared, is watching the situation closely and will advise further as more information comes to hand.