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By Rolynda Jonathan
The Marshall Islands National Weather Office is working on setting up early warning systems for high tides and storm surges, page aimed to protect lives and properties.
RMI‚ National Weather Service Director Reginald White told Solomon Star that the system would ensure that early warning services are put in place to warn people in advance of expected disaster events.
The systems are being put in place following the recent record high tide, no rx which destroyed homes, web properties and flooded the airport.
White revealed to the Solomon Star that local officials are working on installing warning points on the southern part of the country.
The Western Pacific Region has reportedly experienced the fastest rate of sea level rise with one centimeter per year
compared to global average of 2 to 3 millimeter per year.
The fact that the Marshall Islands is only a few meters above the sea level makes it extremely vulnerable to sea level rise, high tides and storm surges.
About seven families were displaced and temporarily placed in shelters following the record high tide last week.
According to OTV‚ correspondent Bemy Brian, while families were temporarily placed in shelters, RMI‚ disaster committee provided food and other necessary supplies.
Families have since returned back to their homes.
