The clearance work started around the East Coast road and other affected areas in Upolu. A landslide between Luatuanuu and Solosolo was being cleared when Samoa Observer arrived on the scene on Saturday morning. 

Other landslips in Leusoalii and Laulii were all cleared by 10 in the morning. The Land Transport Authority were providing timely updates on which roads are safe and unsafe to cross. The east coast roads are high-risk areas for landslides as mountains are right next to the road. The LTA has issued warnings for motorists and the public to adhere to for safety reasons. 

The Fagalii Ford is not recommended for low vehicles to cross, for the Eva Ford, all vehicles are able to cross. For the Le Mafa Pass, the road is clear but has poor visibility and is a bit foggy at some parts of the road. 

Motorists are also advised to drive with caution as the heavy rainfall has damaged the road with potholes almost everywhere. The public is advised by LTA to avoid the Fugalei Tropicana road due to the high water level. The water at Fugalei is starting to rise around the afternoon. 

Samoa Airways cancelled all their flights to American Samoa on Saturday due to the severe weather conditions in Samoa and American Samoa. 

"All remaining flights for today have been cancelled! We understand the inconvenience this may cause, and we sincerely apologise for any disruption to your travel plans. Our team is actively working to accommodate all affected passengers. We truly appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates as needed," said Samoa Airways in a statement.

International flights continued.

The reports from the Samoa Meteorological Service stated that heavy rain warning, flood warning, wind warning, marine warning, coastal flood advisory, and high surf advisory are still valid.

"Moist, cloudy and strong gusty winds continue to impact Samoa as the active South Pacific Convergence Zone [SPCZ] lies inside the vicinity. Satellite images of this morning show an active rainband near the southwest of the group and it is predicted to generate heavy falls with thunderstorms for today into early tomorrow morning. In addition, Samoa marine waters are still affected by waves and swell heights within the range of 4 – 4.5 metres and are likely to persist through tomorrow," said the weather office.

The potential impacts are heavy downpours with poor visibility, strong winds and gusty periods, foggy and slippery roads over mountain passes and ranges,and  pooling near roadsides and waterways. Likelihood of landslides and flooding in rivers and vulnerable areas. Strong currents and very rough seas with dangerous surf. Possible coastal inundation and beach erosion.