Heavy rain warning

 The Samoa Meteorology Service said, “The convergence zone with associated rainfall remains within the vicinity of Samoa. This system is slowly weakening. The major convergence zone to the North is expected to drift Southward tonight or early tomorrow and will likely induce heavy showers into Thursday. These predicted conditions warrant the extension of the Heavy Rain Advisory for Samoa.”

The met service is advising the public to expect heavy downpours with poor visibility, foggy and slippery roads over mountain passes and ranges, pooling near roadsides and waterways.

Flooding and landslide is possible for vulnerable areas.

Police are urging people to stay away from low-lying areas and drive safely and slowly on the roads to avoid any accident.

The public is also being encouraged to do shopping for their families needs in case the weather gets worse later on.

The public can also call 22222 for assistance.

According to the Samoa Meteorology Division, a trough of low pressure lies slow moving from the south-west of the country.

A wind advisory has been issued for all of Samoa and coastal flood for northern low-lying areas due to high surf.

The Samoa Meteorology Division says heavy rain warning remains for all of the country with flooding possible in vulnerable areas.

The adverse weather conditions are linked to Tropical Disturbance 09F 9TD09F) which lies to the south within the vicinity of Samoa.

RNZ earlier reported flooding in some low lying parts of the capital this morning with the Vaisigano River  topping its banks and dumping debris and logs on the city's waterfront