24 Apr 2014

Heavy rain alert in force for Solomon Island provinces

6:47 am on 24 April 2014

A heavy rain alert is in force for Solomon Island provinces still recovering from severe flooding nearly a month ago.

SIBC reports that the alert, issued by the country's meteorological service, is in force for Temotu, Makira, Malaita, Guadalcanal, Central, Choiseul and Western provinces.

It says that heavy rain may lead to flash flooding to communities close to rivers, streams and low-lying areas.