People will continue to have a common cold as bad weather continues in the country. This is according to Anne Toncan of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Ms Toncan explains the transmission of common cold in a Radio Health Program.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service has advised, most parts of the country will likely experience above normal rainfall in the coming months. Acting Director of Met Service Lloyd Tahani told SIBC’s “Distaem Nao” program today low depressions are likely for next month to April next year.
A consultation workshop for the development of Solomon Islands National Drought Policy is set to start tomorrow in Honiara. Organised by the department of Meteorology, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Services in collaboration with the World…
Weather experts around the region are meeting in Honiara, to discuss further improvement of forecasting and providing early warnings on severe weather such as heavy rainfall, strong winds and high waves associated with tropical cyclones and other weather events.
The RSIPF is reminding the general public, particularly people living in the Provinces to reconsider any sea travel during current bad weather. Travel across the ocean even on a short trip can be risky.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has as of last night issued a strong wind advice to the travelling public. The Met Service reports, a general easterly trade wind currently persists over the country. Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Mr.
The unstable weather pattern in the country is the long-term effect of the El Nino season experienced since late last year ending May this year. The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) confirms.
The current wet weather is influenced by a weak trough located north of the country, confirms the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS). Deputy director of Meteorology, Lloyd Tahani told SIBC News today.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has said the country is no direct threat from the current winds over land areas due to the active trough which lies over the country.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) Office has said the very wet weather currently experienced will continue for the next few days due to the presence of an active trough which lies over the country. The trough links to a Low of 1,005 hectopascals near Rennell and Bellona.
Tomorrow is World Meteorology Day. It will be commemorated on the theme “Hotter, Wetter and Drier. The Ministry of Meteorology, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management is inviting the public to celebrate the day with them.
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has advised all Provincial Disaster Officers (PDOs), to update their respective Provincial Disaster Committees, the impacts of the current bad weather in their area. This should assist the NDMO gauge how much it needs to prepare for possible damages.
The Director of the Meteorological Services David Hiriasia says his office has issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the southern parts of the country. Mr Hiriaisa made this announcement today.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has advised people to take precautionary measures as the country heads into the wet season. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia told SIBC’s “Distaem Nao” program, the country’s cyclone season is from November to April.
Central and Eastern parts of the Solomon Islands are expected to experience a drier than normal rainfall from February to April this year. A Rainfall Outlook issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services today said a normal rainfall condition is forecasted for the Western region.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has cancelled all tropical disturbance advice for Solomon Islands. The cancellation was issued early this morning. Met Office says the tropical low have moved away from the country.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) has yesterday launched a Climate-based Monitoring and Early Warning System for Honiara, North Guadalcanal and Central Province.
A Heavy Rain Alert Number Four has been issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service this morning. A statement from the Met Office today says the Heavy Rain Alert is in force for Rennell and Bellona Province only.
The Makira Ulawa provincial disaster officer, Ruth Timauku has confirmed that out of 20 wards in the province 17 have reported facing difficulties as a result of the dry season. Mrs.
The El Nino currently experienced in the country has become the strongest since 1997 and 1998. A media statement from the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services said the tropical Pacific Ocean and atmosphere have now reinforced each other.
