The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Riverine Flood Alert for Trinidad and western Tobago. The alert has been discontinued as major rivers are on the decline. However, significant flooding is still ongoing across parts of the Caroni River Basin, with impassable roadways along Trantrill Road, St. Augustine, off the Southern Main Road, and Madras Road, St. Helena.
Riverine Flood Alert Discontinued
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Riverine Flood Alert on Friday afternoon at 3:35 PM.
“The major river courses are well within their banks at this time, and the threat of further riverine flooding has decreased considerably. Some locations remain waterlogged, but this should improve with time,” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
The color of the alert indicates the severity of the event and the probability of the event occurring. Currently, the alert level is at Green, as the discontinuation was issued, and the certainty is observed (very likely).
At this level, according to the TTMS, there is a low risk to public safety, livelihoods, and property.
The Met Office is advising the public to monitor updates from official sources, assess your environment for safety concerns, avoid wading through residual flood water and remain vigilant.
