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2010-01-22 09:56:57 - Flash Flood - Solomon Islands EDIS CODE: FF-20100122-24657-SLB Date & Time: 2010-01-22 09:56:57 [UTC] Area: Solomon Islands, Capital City, , Honiara Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: Flooding brought on by torrential rains in Solomon Islands has prompted authorities to ask people to move out of flood-prone areas permanently. About 150 Solomon Islanders were evacuated from areas west of the capital Honiara. Several bridges were severely damaged and a number of roads washed away by landslides hampering authorities efforts to take relief supplies to those affected.
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