There is no threat to Samoa from the tropical depression system TD03F as it has moved towards Niue however, rain and strong winds would continue until the weekend.

Samoa Meteorology Service assistant chief executive officer Afaese Dr Luteru Tauvale confirmed that average daily rainfall has been exceeding 100 millimetres.

“The tropical depression could develop into a cyclone but its movement has been towards cooler waters, where it may eventually disintegrate. There is no danger to Samoa, however, we will continue to get heavy rain and strong winds,” he said.

“It is estimated that by Friday wind speeds will pick up and gusts could be stronger than the 45 kilometres per hour that we are feeling.”

The convergence zone bringing a massive raincloud cover reaches from as far as Fiji over Samoa and impacting Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands.

According to Afaese, the massive rainfall over the week has saturated the soil meaning there is too much water in the soil making flooding more prone.

The weather office has issued a rain, flood and marine warning. A wind advisory has been issued but could be upgraded to a wind warning by the weekend.

Afaese said people need to be vigilant and prepare well. He said while authorities are dealing with blocked drains causing flooding, people in flood-prone areas should be prepared to move if there is a need.

He said the weather office would keep the public updated. He urged members of the public to visit their webpage for the weather reports or follow them on Facebook.