On 3 April 2014, flash flooding triggered by prolonged heavy rainfall swept through the Solomon Islands, killing at least 17 people and leaving more than 20 missing. Red Cross teams assisted in the evacuation of vulnerable communities along the Mataniko River and registered people in shelters. Emergency response teams deployed to the main evacuation centres have been working with other relief agencies and the National Disaster Management Office to distribute food and non-food relief items. Read more at: goo.gl/U2qmGQ (Photos Corinne Ambler / New Zealand Red Cross and Junior Wale /Solomon Island Red Cross)
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:17:59 +0000
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