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Summary

On Thursday 01 March heavy rain caused localized flooding across Honiara province. Flood waters affected many low-lying areas of Honiara and caused significant disruption to the transport network. Significant flooding was reported in 18 villages in East Honiara, Panatina ward. A provincial level response was activated and an initial damage assessment (IDA) was conducted within the affected villages.

Crises Overview

HIGHLIGHTS

• Severe weather update and Tropical low advice still in force for the Solomon Islands

• Chances of cyclone developing downgraded to low

• Reported wind damage to houses in Malaita, Renbel, Isabel, and Makira provinces

• Reported flood damage to food gardens in Malaita, Renbel, Isabel, and Makira provinces

• Priority Provinces are Renbel, Makira, Guadalcanal, Malaita, and Isabel

1. SITUATION OVERVIEW

General Situation

B. Situation Overview

General Situation:

A trough lies over Solomon Islands and links to a weak Low located south of Rennell Island. The Low is expected to move towards the southeast. As a result a heavy rain alert was issued starting Wednesday 29th November but later updated into a heavy rain warning.

The current system is still around and is pexected to ease by Thursday as the low moves further away from the country.