By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Food gardens have been washed away and leaf-houses have had their roofs blown off in Bira and surrounding communities in West Kwaio, Malaita province.
This follows the ongoing bad weather experienced across the country.
Bira community elder, Abraham Taloinao confirmed to the paper yesterday [Jan 28] afternoon that people living along the Bira River reported their food gardens washed away yesterday afternoon.
“Yes, from the information I received, a few food gardens of community members have been washed away by the Bira River,” he said.
“As for the damage to houses, there is no actual damage to any house, except for the roofs of the leaf-houses that were blown off by the strong wind.”
He said villagers are staying indoors and listening for weather updates from social media and media outlets in the country.
“Here at Bira, we just stay indoors, have less movement, and have survived on what we have prepared.
“We just listen for the weather updates from our media outlets and social media, like the meteorological service’s Facebook page, for related information,” he said.
