Much of Northern Province was badly damaged in the floods from Cyclone Guba in November 2007 and, as at July 2008, things are still not yet back to normal. Guest houses in Buna are not yet fully restored so if your trip was to include Buna be sure to ask of your tour company what the latest situation is.

The large bridge at the Girua River, between Popondetta and Gurney airport has now been reopened, though it is still a temporary Bailey bridge, but traffic is flowing, just a little slowly. So trucks and busses from Popondetta can now can get straight through to the airport - and points north - eg Buna and Oro Bay.