BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Authorities are urging people to take weather warnings and advice seriously during this bad weather.
So far, two people are dead reportedly in relation to the ongoing bad weather, police said.
Police are investigating one death in Noro.
And, police announced last night [Jan 28] the body of a man earlier reported missing in the Lungga river has been found.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) yesterday at 4pm issued strong warning number-seven and heavy rain warning number-five at 7pm.
The SIMS said the strong wind warning and heavy rain warning are current for the country.
The SIMS said that the strong wind is due to an active trough lying just south of Solomon Islands and linked to a tropical low located east of Vanuatu and
The heavy rain warning is due to an active trough that lies just south of Solomon Islands and links to a tropical low located near the northern parts of Vanuatu.
Westerly winds are expected to reach 20 to 25 knots gust up to 30 knots, over all waters of Solomon Islands, and seas will be moderate to rough with moderate south to southwest swells 2.5-3.5 metres.
The SIMS urged sea travellers to consider safety actions, as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions, which are hazardous to small boats
They further add that associated clouds and heavy rain with thunderstorms are expected to affect all provinces and may lead to possible landslides and flash flooding over communities living near hill slopes, close to large rivers, streams and low-lying areas.
The SIMS therefore strongly advised people to take safety measures to avoid danger and loss of life during this wet and windy season.
