2020-12-18 07:35:44 GMT2020-12-18 15:35:44(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
SUVA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) The Disaster Management Office in Samoa has urged people in the island nation to exercise extreme caution as heavy rain continued, triggering flooding.
According to Samoa Observer, after a night of relentless downpours on Thursday, there has been reported flooding in parts of Samoan capital of Apia and landslides in other vulnerable parts of the country. River banks have burst and traffic has been brought to a complete halt in some areas.
On Thursday night, the authorities urged residents living in low-lying areas that are vulnerable to flooding to evacuate. Several public services have also been closed due to severe weather conditions, authorities said.
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Flooding in Samoa s capital, Apia.
Photo: Samoa Disaster Management Office
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Samoa Observer said river banks have burst and traffic has been brought to a complete stop in some places in the capital.
The Disaster Management Office has urged people all over Samoa to exercise extreme caution as heavy rain continues, and to stay home unless it s absolutely necessary to go somewhere.
Those living in low lying areas prone to flooding have also been urged to evacuate.
The bad weather is the result of another active convergence zone, according to the latest weather report from the Samoa Meteorology Office.
Meanwhile, two cyclones are also circulating the Pacific, Yasa, which has wreaked havoc over Fiji, and Zazu which is heading away from Tonga.