AFP, WELLINGTONNearly 2,000 people took refuge in emergency shelters and one man was missing after being swept away in floodwaters as Tropical Cyclone Sarai yesterday pounded Fiji, causing widespread damage. Thousands of vacationers were stranded with flights to and from Fiji either canceled or rescheduled. The resort is providing packed meals and water direct to rooms when they can,” she told the New Zealand Herald. “Wind is howling and tree debris flying about, doors and windows shaking, huge waves rolling into shore. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu said it was disappointing that some people had disregarded the weather warnings.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2019 15:56 UTC