A police assessment team deployed at Takaboru, Vatukulau and Mataruka villages in the Aruligo area confirmed that one female and three girls aged between 3 and 4 had died.
Police also confirmed that two males and a 7-year-old child died at Vatukulau while one male at Mataruka village.
It is also confirmed that a sick woman in a village by the Sasa River fell and died while fleeing the flash floods.
The Malaita Provincial Disaster Office has informed NDMO about receiving reports of damage due to floods and strong winds, in three wards of the province.
In wards 11 and 13, houses were damaged by strong winds, while part of ward 14, near the Kware River, there were reports of damage to food gardens and other properties.
A more detailed report from the Provincial Disaster Coordinator was expected yesterday.
There have been no reports yet from other provinces but more floods are expected as the weather office predicts more rain and bad weather in the coming days.
NMDO has advised people living on the Guadalcanal plains and along rivers to take heed of flood warnings.
