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Fiji braces for tropical cyclone

Destinations
Jennifer Morris
27 December 2019

The Foreign Office was advising visitors follow official advice as a tropical cyclone approached Fiji on Friday (27 December).

The trade has been concerned about how Foreign Office travel advice can differ from the traffic light system

The cyclone, named Sarai, is forecast to pass to the west of Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu on the evening of 27 December before tracking east and passing to the south of the island on 28/29 December. 

The FCO said to follow the advice and direction of local authorities and monitor local media. 

Weather updates are available on the Fiji Meteorological Service website.

Cyclone season is normally between November and April but cyclones can occur throughout the year in Fiji. 

Severe weather may result in flooding, landslides, and disruption to essential services and infrastructure.