BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
In recent king tides, coastal communities in the Are’are Malaita province experienced unusually high tides reaching areas previously unaffected, causing concern for residents about their safety.
Janet Rahe, a resident at Waisisi, said that Coastal communities were hit by king tides last month that reached levels never seen before, causing concern among residents.
“This is the first time to experience this kind of tides,” said Mrs Rahe.
She said that the tides affected low-lying communities in West Are’are, with some residents expressing grave concerns about their safety and future.
She stressed that the king tides severely impacted the livelihoods of coastal communities, with some describing it as the worst tide season they’ve ever experienced.
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