The T&T Meteorological Services (Met office) has issued a flood alert for Trinidad today with the occurrence of persistent rainfall. In a flood bulletin the Service said, "Given the additional rainfall predicted for Trinidad, the possibility of river overtopping is highly favourable."
The latest rainfall event began favouring the northeast sector of Trinidad.
The Met Office advised that citizens in general and those residing in the Caroni River Basin in particular, are asked to be on the alert for rising river waters and possible overspill.The office underscored yesterday that T&T was not under any Tropical Storm threat, watch or warning.