The National Weather Services is now issuing warnings that almost most parts of the country will continue to experience heavy rain with potential flood. A trough line or low air pressure (T1) extends south eastward from southern PNG/Indonesia border at about (9.0°S,141.0°E), into a clockwise circulation south of Daru at about (10.0°S, 143.5°E), then further extends ESE over coast of Hood point to southwestern coast of Milne Bay. Another trough line (T2) extends south eastwards from Vitiaz/Dampier Straits to West New Britain and across Solomon Sea to about (11.0°S, 157.0°E). Areas of convergence exist over the Highlands Region, Owen Stanley range, East & West Sepik, Madang, New Britain, New Ireland, Manus, Oro, and Central Provinces including Coral and Bismarck Seas. Terrain and local effects are present over inland Papua New Guinea and the Highlands Region, including the Owen Stanley Range. Direct warnings for provinces in the New Guinea Islands that will be affected by heavy rain and potential flood are New Ireland, Manus, and West New Britain. Places of warning in Momase Region are Morobe, Madang, Inland West and East Sepik and for the Highlands Region are Enga Province, Jiwaka, Western Highlands, Hela, Eastern Highlands and Southern Highlands Province. For the Southern Region heavy rains and flood will affect the Western, Gulf, Central, Milne Bay and the Nation’s Capital. For the next 12 to 24hrs there will be moderate to heavy rain with potential to cause riverine and flash flood for the mentioned areas thus all are urged to take necessary precautions. It is safer to stay away from water ways, creeks, rivers as they may flood and to stay away from higher places that may result in possible landslides. Those living on the coastal areas and island are to stay away or not travel during bad weather to avoid accidents at sea during this bad weather. Remember safety is important, stay alert, follow safety instructions to stay alive.