S.I. MET SERVICE ISSUED HEAVY RAIN ALERT THREE

The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued the heavy rain alert number three this morning.

The alert is active for Choiseul, Isabel and Malaita provinces.

It says a trough lying over the country with associated cloud and rain can potentially affect the Northern parts of the Solomon Islands within the next 48 hours.

MET office warns that such localised heavy rain showers may lead to flash flooding over communities living close to large rivers, streams and low-lying areas.