BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service continues to issue heavy and, recently, strong wind warnings as unstable weather remains current for parts of the country.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) at 4pm yesterday, Thursday issued a strong wind warning number one.
“A strong wind warning is current for Temotu waters. situation: A tropical low is located to the northwest of Temotu Province. Expect northwest to northeast winds to reach 20 to 25 knots over the waters of Temotu. Seas will be moderate to rough and moderate northerly swells 2.5-3.5 meters. Expect poor visibility in heavy rain and thunderstorm areas,” SIMS issued on its official Facebook page.
The SIMS advised that people in those areas take precautionary measures, as such strong winds have the potential to impact lives and properties and called on sea travellers to consider safety actions, as such winds can produce dangerous wave conditions which are hazardous to small boats.
The SIMS also issued a heavy rain warning number six yesterday.
The SIMS said that a heavy rain warning is current for Western, Isabel, Choiseul, Malaita, Central, Guadalcanal, Makira and Temotu provinces due to a tropical low located over the northern parts of Solomon Islands.
“Associated clouds and heavy rain with thunderstorms are expected to affect Western, Isabel, Choiseul, Malaita, central, Guadalcanal, Makira and Temotu provinces,” SIMS said.
The SIMS said such localised heavy rain may lead to possible landslides and flash flooding over communities living near hill slopes, close to large rivers, streams and low-lying areas.
“Sea travellers are urged to consider safety actions, as such heavy rain can reduce visibility. People are therefore strongly advised to take safety measures to avoid danger and loss of lives,” SIMS advised.
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