The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) is urging the public to remain prepared and to stay vigilant as the country remains under an Adverse Weather Alert/YELLOW Level.
In addition, Disaster Management Units (DMUs) at the Regional Corporations are operational, providing support and relief where needed.
Update courtesy the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) placed Trinidad, Tobago and offshore marine areas under the 12-hour alert at 8:00 am today, Sunday 9 October 2022. It is expected to remain in place until 8:00 pm.
The Met Service explained in its advisory:
“As the ITCZ continues to linger in and around the islands, rainfall and showers of varying intensities are expected during the day today, with a high (70%) chance of thunderstorm activity. Heavy downpours can produce accumulations in excess of 25 mm. Localized street/flash flooding can be expected near heavy downpours. Gusty winds in excess of 55 km/hr may be experienced in the vicinity of showers/thunderstorms. Landslides/landslips can also occur especially in areas of already saturated soil.”
Update courtesy the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (RDLG) also is urging the public to be cautious in light of the threat from elevated river levels, which may result in spillage into communities.
The public is advised to avoid wading or driving through floodwaters.
The RDLG Ministry also warns that High Tides will result in slower water run-off. The next high tide is forecast to take place at 3:49 pm for Trinidad, and 3:26 pm for Tobago.
The public is encouraged to continue monitoring updates from officials sources such as the Met Service (www.metoffice.gov.tt/) and the ODPM (www.odpm.gov.tt)
