Solomon Islands - Death Toll Reaches 23
Source: Solomon Times
As search and rescue efforts continues 23 have been confirmed dead and hundreds still missing, according to the Solomon Islands National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).
Flash flooding, strong winds and landslides have also destroyed at least 76 houses, damaged 13 bridges and other major infrastructure, and destroyed food gardens and water sources across the country, NEOC confirms. Honiara City and the whole of Guadalcanal Province are still declared a disaster area.
The official death toll that has been confirmed by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force:
Honiara City: 18
Guadalcanal province: 3
Isabel province: 2
The National Disaster Management Office, with its partners and other agencies, has been distributing food and water and other essential non-food items to evacuation centres since Saturday.
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