FLOOD ADVISORY NUMBER SIXTEEN

Flood Advisory Number Sixteen issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service at 8:00 am this morning 05^th February 2012. 

A flood advice is current for communities living close to rivers, streams and low lying areas. 

Due to the presence of an active monsoon trough just south of the Solomon Islands which links Tropical Cyclone Jasmine located in the Coral Sea, heavy rain at times is expected over most provinces for the next 24 hours. People living close to rivers, streams and low lying areas are therefore strongly advised to take extra precautionary measures because of possible flooding which may pose danger to lives and property.  

Motorists are also advised to use extreme caution when travelling in these areas. Do not attempt to cross rivers and large streams of unknown depth as water depth may be deeper than it appears. 

Next update will be issued at 5:00 pm this evening. 

Date: 05^th February 2012.