Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, warns citizens of heavy rain as it sweeps through the country.
In a statement last week, Dr. Rowley stated that Trinidad and Tobago is experiencing a bad weather emergency.
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Parts of the country are cut off
Areas in Trinidad are reportedly cut off due to riverine flooding. Families had to evacuate certain areas after heavy rain.
Day 8 of major flooding in Manzanilla, with the Manzanilla Mayaro Road being washed out at several points.
The roadway remains closed until further notice. https://t.co/qX22G4iykc pic.twitter.com/QJiHesiEUO
— TTWeatherCenter (@TTWeatherCenter) November 30, 2022
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has issued orange-level weather and riverine flood alerts.
Paris Al-Rawi, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, says the ministry received 106 reports of landslide events, 76 reports of flooding events, and 31 reports of fallen trees.
Locals are urged to stay off the roads
The wet season in Trinidad and Tobago is usually from June to December, but this season has been heavier than usual. Last week, several rivers were at extremely high levels.
As flooding continues, creatures that usually remain hidden are surfacing, seen at Katwaroo Branch Trace, Penal.
Call WEPTT at 773-3956 or 497-3373 so they can properly identify the animal & advise you what you can do or if expert assistance is required.https://t.co/qX22G4AHyk pic.twitter.com/g6QOavJgJR
— TTWeatherCenter (@TTWeatherCenter) November 30, 2022
Locals are asked to secure their livestock and loose outdoor items.
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