Rainfall

Parents, especially those travelling up to leave their children at Iarowari High School, have no choice but to wait for the river to subside.

Even those wishing to travel into Port Moresby are facing the same issue on the other side of the river.

The nation’s capital and Central Province have been experiencing continuous rainfall since the weekend, with rivers flooding their banks and drains overspilling onto roads.

The wet weather has also prompted most schools to send students home.

More to follow…

(Pictures by Lucy Arere)

The PNG National Weather Service confirmed that the country is now well into the wet season although there was a delay in the formation of the La Nina leading to below average rainfall.

PNGNWS assistant director Jimmy Gomoga said the La Nina normally starts in November and ends in April, however  the wet weather started only in December. 

Gomoga explained that the delay was due to the fact that the interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans was established late hence the delay.

Around 10.15am, the heavens opened and a torrent was unleashed.

Excited children took to the streets, whooping joyfully as they splashed around in the downpour.

According to AccuWeather.com, residents should expect thunderstorms in parts of the city today.

Last week’s weather was unpredictable with showers and fine days.

This morning, the heavens opened with flash floods evident everywhere.

It could be a wet Easter period for the Province if the rains continue.