Heavy rains in Fiji force thousands into emergency housing

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Updated January 13, 2009 21:28:12

In Fiji constant severe weather during the last two weeks continues to take its toll. Flooding has forced around nine thousand people to move into emergency accommodation. It's left tourist stranded, and communities cut off from the rest of the country. The damage bill is estimated to be well into the millions.

Presenter: Campbell Cooney, Pacific Correspondent
Speaker: Pajiliai Dobui, Fiji Disaster Management Office; Kerri Ritchie, ABC New Zealand Correspondent; Bala Dass, Canegrowers Association

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