Heavy rains bring flooding across Trinidad

Heavy showers and thunderstorms across Trinidad have left several parts of the country under water.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (Met Office) said it has received a reports of flooding in Gasparillo and Harmony Hall, Reform and thunderstorm activity in Brazil, Arima and Enterprise, Chaguanas.

Some residents have also reported flooding in Arouca.

The Met Office said these conditions are as a result of low-level convergence over the area and are forecast to continue with gradual improvement expected towards late afternoon/early evening.

Cloudy conditions with light to moderate showers are occurring mainly over Trinidad in varying localities. There are thunderstorms in Southern, Central and marine offshore areas.

The Met Office advised that gusty winds and street/flash flooding can occur near heavy showers or thunderstorms.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) reminded citizens that respective Municipal Corporations and/or Tobago Emergency Managment Agency are the first point of contact if impacted by flooding, landslide and/or fallen tree.

Citizens to use the Toll-Free 24/7 Hotline numbers of their respective Municipal Corporation in the case of any emergency.

There are currently no alerts in effect for Trinidad and Tobago.