Strong winds, heavy rain and flash floods, these are unfavorable weather conditions that people are being asked to take precautions against, to prevent damage, injury and loss.

The National Disaster Management Office warns people living in flood prone, low lying areas, creeks and streams to monitor water levels and be prepared to evacuate to higher ground well before flood waters rise.

DISMAC warns movement should be restricted and people should avoid contact with floodwaters while extra care should be taken to ensure that all family members are safe and secure.

DISMAC also warns fishermen and people who travel on small out board motors are warned to take heed of the strong wind warning and avoid venturing out to sea.

Meanwhile, the Agriculture Ministry is requesting farmers living in the low lying flood prone areas to take precautionary measure in a bid to minimize damages to their crops and livestock.

The Director Extension Services Division Fiuwaki Waqalala is advising farmers to take their live stocks to higher grounds before flooding and seek further advice from the agricultural staff.

He is also calling on farmers to plant their crops away from the river banks. He said farmers should plant Kumala, casava, dalo and tivoli which are crops that do not have major effect from floods and it can withstand good storability.