It's estimated that about 20,000 people have been affected by flooding and landslides on Guadalcanal.
The Solomon Islands' National Disaster Management Office says eight people died in a landslide at Lambi in west Guadalcanal, during several days of heavy rain last week.
Five bodies were recovered but the search has been called off for the other three.
Johnny Blades spoke to the director of the disaster office, Loti Yates.
The Director of National Disaster Management Office, Loti Yates. Photo: SPREP
