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In Solomon Islands’ flash floods, at least 15 people have died – Video

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After the flash floods that have devastated much of the country in Solomon Islands, at least 15 people have died. The government said more than 50, 000 people have been affected by the disaster....

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Solomon Islands National Disaster Council issues all clear in wake of deadly Honiara floods

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ABC Locals walk through floodwaters after days of heavy rain in the Solomon Islands, which caused flash flooding and the Mataniko River in Honiara to burst its banks, April 4, 2014.

The Solomon Islands National Disaster Operations Committee has issued an all clear statement in the wake of devastating floods which swept through the capital

A total of 23 people died and 9,000 are homeless after devastating floods, landslides and strong winds last week.

The statement means that no further flood threat exists, and it is safe for people to move around.

The Committee says those whose homes were not damaged or destroyed can return home, while those who have no place to return to should remain in evacuation centres.

The statement comes as the chairman of the Solomon Islands National Disaster Council says Honiara needs reconstruction, not rehabilitation, in the wake of deadly flash floods.

Permanent secretary Melchoir Mataki says that infrastructure needs to be rebuilt, not just repaired.

"At this stage what we need is reconstruction - mere rehabilitation will not work in the long term," he said.

"It will be just a band-aid.

"What we need is reconstruction of roads and other infrastructure, bridges for example, that need to be done."

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Solomon Islands National Disaster Council says Honiara needs reconstruction in wake of flash flooding

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ABC Locals walk through floodwaters after days of heavy rain in the Solomon Islands, which caused flash flooding and the Mataniko River in Honiara to burst its banks, April 4, 2014.

The Solomon Islands National Disaster Operations Committee has issued an all clear statement in the wake of devastating floods which swept through the capital

A total of 23 people died and 9,000 are homeless after devastating floods, landslides and strong winds last week.

The statement means that no further flood threat exists, and it is safe for people to move around.

The Committee says those whose homes were not damaged or destroyed can return home, while those who have no place to return to should remain in evacuation centres.

The statement comes as the chairman of the Solomon Islands National Disaster Council says Honiara needs reconstruction, not rehabilitation, in the wake of deadly flash floods.

Permanent secretary Melchoir Mataki says that infrastructure needs to be rebuilt, not just repaired.

"At this stage what we need is reconstruction - mere rehabilitation will not work in the long term," he said.

"It will be just a band-aid.

"What we need is reconstruction of roads and other infrastructure, bridges for example, that need to be done."

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Solomon Islands National Disaster Council says Honiara needs reconstruction in wake of flash flooding

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Solomon Islands floods: Thousands remain in Honiara evacuation centres

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ABC People walk through debris resulting from days of heavy rain in the Solomon Islands, which caused flash flooding and the Mataniko River in Honiara to burst its banks, April 4, 2014.

Authorities in Solomon Islands say 23 people have died and 9,000 are homeless following disastrous flash floods, landslides and strong winds.

The Solomon's National Disaster Council says the victims who lost their homes occupying 24 evacuation centres around Honiara.

The National Emergency Operations Centre says the numbers are continuing to increase across all centres.

The director of the National Disaster Management Office, Loti Yates, has raised concerns over sanitation at the evacuation centres, which are lacking proper water supply.

"There is a very real risk of an outbreak of disease - including dyentry, malaria, dengue fever and other diseases related to poor sanitation," Mr Yates said.

The Solmon Islands government has allocated $5million in emergency funds for the relief effort.

Australia and New Zealand have sent aircraft, equipment and specialist teams, as well as money, to assist in the clean up.

Cherise Chadwick from Solomon Islands Red Cross has told Asia Pacific thousands are still in evacuation centres in the capital, Honiara.

"Many of those people are not sure what they're returning back to," she said.

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