BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
The provincial capital of Isabel province, Buala is currently experiencing flooded roads and significant rainfall pouring into the nearby community of Jejevo.
Moderate to heavy rainfall was said to have continued since 10pm on Thursday night, July 2.
Apart from blocked roads, the Fera airfield at Buala town is also filled with water.
According to Buala Provincial Health Director, Martin Gavira who resides near the Jejevo community, road access has been covered by water and families are also evacuating from their homes.
He said the water source is likely to pose significant health hazards, increasing the risk of water diseases in Buala.
He advised that they boil water before consuming or using it as a health safety measure.
Gavira said the Provincial Disaster Operational Committee (PDOC) at Buala is reaching out to villages and communities around Isabel Province to ensure precautionary measures are taken as rainfall is still developing.
According to the Solomon Islands Meteorology Service (SIMS) southeasterly winds is expected at 20 to 25 knots over most waters of Solomon Islands, seas will be moderate too rough with southeasterly swells of 2.5 to 3.5 meters, and showers and thunderstorms are expected to reduce visibility in some areas.
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