Two people have drowned in Fiji, after widespread flooding hit the southern Pacific archipelago.<br/> Hundreds were forced to flee their homes, after five-foot-deep floodwaters closed roads on the island nation.<br/> The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation said soldiers had rescued a group of tourists trapped in the deluge and took them to the airport.<br/> Tourists arriving back in New Zealand said some people had only just arrived when they were forced to evacuate.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (English) UNIDENTIFIED TOURIST, SAYING:<br/> "Poor buggers, they arrived at Fiji and just said 'Oh, well, you can't go to your accommodation. We'll reimburse your hotel, you've got to fly out on the next flight."<br/> Meteorologists said more flooding is likely, as heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to continue.<br/> Travis Brecher, Reuters
