Solomon Islands Floods: Red Cross Launches Emergency Appeal
Red Cross Press Release – Honiara, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Following the devastating flash floods that struck the Solomon Islands in April, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red…
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands – Floods Recede but Death Toll Rises
Update 10 April 2014: some media reports now claim that 28 people have been confirmed dead, with 40 still missing. Aid agencies are warning of an outbreak of disease, such…
Solomon Islands Death Toll Rises
As expected by many, the death toll from the floods in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands, is rising. The floods struck on 3 April, as we reported here after 2 days…
Solomon Islands Update – 6 Dead, 30 Missing
Heavy rain fell relentlessly for 2 days between 2 and 3 April and resulted in severe flash flooding on the island of Guadalcanal. Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands,…
Severe Floods in Solomon Islands
Heavy rain and overflowing rivers have caused flash flooding in the Solomon Islands, in particular the capital, Honiara, a city with a population of just under 70,000. The UN Office…
