LTA Reports Landslides and Flooding to Parts of Upolu

28 January 2022 Apia Samoa. While Samoa remains in lockdown for a few more hours, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) are reporting landslides and flooding across the country from heavy downpours over Samoa last night and early this morning.

There is a landslide at Fagaloa and a minor landslide between Solosolo and Luatuanuu.

The crossing at Uafato is declared unsafe to cross by LTA.

The crossing over Liua le Vai o Sina river in Faleaseela near Lefaga is seen overflowing and LTA advises low vehicles not cross. Trucks and 4 wheel drives are advised to drive with caution.

The Fagalii crossing is said to be passable for all vehicles, and drivers are again cautioned to drive carefully.

The Land Transport Authority have also assessed ford crossings in Savaii and report clear weather on the Big Island.

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