The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus advises that, given the forecast for continuing adverse weather for the next two days, Campus Management has taken the decision to allow online delivery of ALL classes and tutorials via Zoom for the remainder of this week October 6th and 7th.
According to a late-night press release from The UWI, Deans and Heads of Departments have been asked to make arrangements for staff to work remotely. They added there will be limited access to the campus except for essential and support services, including all Maintenance Technicians for faculties and departments, Engineering Services, Campus Security Services, Health Services Unit (HSU), Occupational Health Safety and Environment Unit (OHSE) and the Division of Facilities Management (DFM).
On Wednesday, significant flooding affected St. Augustine, with many access routes to the campus impassable. Many areas on campus, including parking lots, became inundated with flooding as a result of the passage of Invest 91L. The UWI ultimately canceled all classes and partially suspected on-campus operations at the St. Augustine campus on Wednesday afternoon.
In an advisory sent to students, UWI said on Wednesday, “Please be mindful that some roadways are flooded and impassable at this time, and you may want to avoid the gridlock. If you are leaving the campus now, three gates can be used to exit – Heartease, Daaga, and the administrative gate at the top of campus.”
The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government said flooded areas included: The Eastern Main Road, Five Rivers, Macoya, Piarco Old Road, the Priority Bus Route in Arouca, Tunapuna, St Cecilia Road, St Augustine, Thomas Street, and Tacarigua.
More Inclement Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms trailing Invest 91L remain in the forecast for Trinidad and Tobago over the next two days.
A Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) went into effect for Trinidad and Western Tobago from 5:03 PM Wednesday, October 5th, 2022, and remains in effect through 5:00 PM Friday, October 7th, 2022 for Trinidad and western Tobago.
The Met Office also has Trinidad and Tobago under an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) until 12:00 PM Friday, October 7th, 2022.
