BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

On Wednesday night, 14 May, significant rainfall caused flooding in various shops.

The heavy rain in Honiara resulted in extensive flooding throughout the city and parts of Guadalcanal province.

The shops beneath the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund building (SINPF) and the Anthony Saru building were among the affected shops in Honiara.

Yesterday morning, Thursday, 15 May, the affected shop began the process of cleaning up the debris and mud that had entered their premises.

At 4 PM yesterday, the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) issued a heavy rain warning, which remains in effect for Isabel, Malaita, Guadalcanal, Central, Makira, Rennell/Bellona, and Temotu. Additionally, a strong wind warning was issued for Makira, Rennell & Bellona, and the southern waters of Guadalcanal.

This weeklong period of bad weather was due to a trough located just south of the country, associated with a tropical low situated west-southwest of Rennell and Bellona province, which is moving southward.

SIMS has strongly advised the public to take necessary precautions to ensure safety and prevent loss of life. However, they also indicated that the weather is expected to improve this weekend.

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