The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Riverine Flood Alert for South Trinidad but cautions that moderate impacts are still possible as additional rainfall is forecast.
What you need to know
— What has happened: On Sunday and Monday, between 50 and 125 millimeters of rain fell across parts of southern and central Trinidad, with totals of up to 25 millimeters across northern Trinidad. Isolated totals across southern Trinidad exceeded 125 millimeters from Sunday through Monday. Over the next 24-36 hours, an additional 5-15 millimeters of rain is forecast across Trinidad, with isolated higher amounts ranging between 25-40 millimeters favoring southern and eastern areas of Trinidad.
— What to expect: More rainfall over the next 24-36 hours. Riverine flooding is possible, particularly in smaller tributaries to larger rivers, namely in the South Oropouche and Ortoire River Basins.
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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 has discontinued the Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) at 10:13 AM Wednesday.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“Official reports indicate that the South Oropouche and Ortoire Rivers and associated tributaries are steadily receding. Though localized ponding still exists at various locations, additional rainfall today may exacerbate the situations,” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event ending, with the certainty at possible.
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, while there is a low risk to public safety, livelihoods, and property, showers and thunderstorms could still produce moderate impacts. For a moderate Riverine Flood Alert, there is the potential for possible injuries, where behavioral changes are required to ensure safety. There may be minor damage to property, with income-earning temporarily disrupted and a couple of communities affected
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.
