The Fiji Police Force has confirmed there were no casualties or injuries reported with regards to the high experienced that hit the Coral Coast areas from May 19-20th 2011.
Spokesman Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said while they’ve yet to ascertain the cost of damages a warning remains to motorists on the Coral Coast to be cautious whilst driving.
“We are awaiting further reports from the Weather Station and our man on the ground,” he said.
The following areas and resorts were affected:
· Shangri La's Fijian Resort
Water went into 30 rooms of which 10 rooms was occupied by tourists. Seawalls have being damaged.
· Intercontinental Resort and Spa, Natadola
Nil damage reported but water went into lower areas of resort – ground
· Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort in Korotogo, Sigatoka.
Lights on beach front umbrella, path lights damaged.
· Naviti Resort and Spa
Activities gym window glass damaged, 3 beachside villas went under water due to waves, water went into Nukunuku Restaurant.
· Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa, Korolevu: Wicked Walu Bridge still under water
· Fiji Hideaway Resort in Tagaqe
Seawalls damaged and wooden ladder leading to beach damaged
Water entered some rooms
· Tambua Sands in Namada, Sigatoka
Water entered 4 beach bures, 8 guests moved to other bures on higher ground.
· Mango Bay Resort, Namatakula
Water reached the railings of resort but no major damage reported, Queens Rd at Vatukarasa was covered with debris and logs due to high waves