HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING 

WHAT TO DO INFORMATION

CANCELLATION

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WTDI Issue:No.06.  Issue Date: Tue 25th April,2018.  Media Priority:High

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 Situation:

The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has issued the CANCELLATION OF HEAVY RAIN WARNING at 5PM (1700HRS) this evening, Wednesday 25th April 2018.

However,  a trough lies over Solomon Islands so associated heavy rain, showers and thunderstorms will be experienced but now will slowly be easing out.

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People and communities are advised to take care and to take the following Safety Actions:

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FOR VILLAGE LEADERS / FAMILIES

• Maintain look outs for flooding as some rain heavy rain will still be experienced

FOR PEOPLE IN LOW LYING AREAS UNDER THE THREAT OF FLOODING

•  If you are living close to rivers and shorelines you must take extra precaution measures
• When evacuated take only essential Items like radio, mobile phones, torch, knife, food, water, important papers, important medicines
• Store drinking water in sealed bottles as water supply may be interrupted (eg. Dirty or supply cut off)
• Do not allow children to play in the rain and on flood raising water or drainage systems

FOR MOTORISTS

• Be advice to take extra care when traveling in wet, slippery and flood areas
• Make sure you have your lights on and drive at less than 40km per hour speed
• Beware of water covered roads and bridges
• Do not attempt to cross rivers and large streams of unknown depth

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