Major river levels remain near or above 80% capacity. With additional rainfall on the horizon, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service upgraded the Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) for all of Trinidad to Orange Level, with severe impacts now expected.
What you need to know
— What has happened: Over the last 24 hours, between 25 and 100 millimeters of rain fell across parts of Trinidad, with isolated totals exceeding 100 millimeters. Compounding the flooding situation, over the next 48 hours, an additional 25-75 millimeters of rain fell across the country, with isolated totals exceeding 75 millimeters.
— What to expect: More rainfall over the next 48 hours. Riverine flooding is likely across all major river basins in Trinidad, particularly smaller tributaries to larger rivers.
Latest Alerts
Riverine Flood Alert Discontinued For South Trinidad
Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued. Heavy Rainfall Still Possible
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
The Riverine Flood Alert
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service updated the Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) to Orange Level on Sunday at 7:40 AM. The alert went into effect for Trinidad from 12:00 PM Saturday, November 26th, 2022, and now remains in effect until 6:00 PM Monday, November 28th, 2022. The alert is in effect for the Caroni River, the North Oropouche River, the Caparo River, the Navet River, the Ortoire River and the South Oropouche River, as well as all surrounding tributaries.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“River levels are currently near or above threshold values in some parts along the major and minor watercourses with flooding ongoing in some areas. Rainfall accumulations are forecast to be in excess of 25mm over the next 12 to 24 hours and can further increase the volume of already overwhelmed water courses and over-spilling of banks is expected. There is now a high risk to public safety, livelihood and property in communities surrounding these watercourses. Note that runoff will be slow at high tide, which will be at 06:24 p.m. (Sunday 27th November 2022), 07:51 a.m. and 07:23 p.m. (Monday 28th November 2022)” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event occurring. This riverine flood event is expected/has been observed.
The color of the alert indicates the severity of the event and the probability of the event occurring. Currently, the alert level is Orange. This means that the hazard is likely, and you need to be aware of the impacts of street, flash, and riverine flooding in your area. Severe impacts are expected.
For a severe Riverine Flood Alert, there is the potential for a loss of a single life or serious injuries; physical defenses are needed, major losses are possible in confined areas, income earning is impossible for several days, and several communities are affected where external help is needed for recovery.
The public should finalize preparations to protect lives, livelihoods, and property, activate your safety plan, secure food, water, and medicine for at least 7 days in waterproof containers, and protect important assets and documents. Do not take unnecessary risks. Follow the instructions of government officials. Monitor official sources for information
