Ba Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (28/100)
Is Ba safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Ba scores 28/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Fiji Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 2 Dec 2024); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 45)
October 16, 2026
Ba, Fiji has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 28 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated October 16, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Fiji travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Ba currently sits at 28/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Ba is natural disasters (45/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on October 16, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (42/100) and security (23/100).
A score of 28 is higher than the scores of 21% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
Ba, Fiji currently maintains a moderate baseline risk composite of 30 out of 100 as of October 8, 2026. The US State Department maintains a Level 1 advisory for the destination. Additionally, travelers should note the Level 1 Global Dengue health notice issued by the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:02 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 45/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Disease & health (score 42/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Ba
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Ba
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Ba for solo travelers (Crime 28/100 · Transport 35/100), women traveling solo (Crime 28/100), families with children (Health 42/100 · Natural disaster 45/100), older travelers (Health 42/100 · Transport 35/100), business travelers (Digital 22/100 · Money 25/100 · Transport 35/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 16, 2026 |
Live conditions in Ba
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Fiji - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:585.07km) in Fiji 14/10/2026 10:49 UTC, Few people affected in 100km. GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 10/14/2026 10:49:47 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:585.07km.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 09:02:20 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Ba happened in February and March (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
1 major seismic event recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M5.5 on 11 Mar 2023 (128 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Fiji travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Fiji entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Ba
The most weather-stable two-month window for Ba is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 21°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 56 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in December–March; cyclone season in November–April; monsoon in December–March. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 24, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (Fiji)
| Police | 917 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 910 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Fiji health advisories note risks such as dengue and Zika viruses, so travelers should use insect repellent and stay hydrated. Basic medical care is available locally, but serious conditions often require transfer to larger hospitals in Nadi or Suva.
Common scam patterns
- Short Change Scam. Visitors are given incorrect change, often receiving less money than they are owed after a transaction. The scam is common in markets and small shops where cash is frequently used. Tip: Count your change carefully before leaving the vendor and ask for a receipt if possible.
Area notes
- Ba Town Centre. The central market area is the main hub of activity and is generally safe during daylight hours.
- Western Division. Ba lies within Fiji's Western Division, which includes popular coastal destinations and is frequented by visitors.
- Surrounding Agricultural Areas. Outlying sugar‑cane fields are less visited by tourists and may have limited lighting or services after dark.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 30 → 28 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 29 → 30 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Ba's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Ba
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Ba, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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