Active Tropical Wave can still affect Trinidad and Tobago

The Meteorological Service has advised through its 10:00 am Severe Weather Bulletin that over the next (3) hours, the foreleg of the active Tropical Wave will continue to affect Trinidad and Tobago. This Tropical Wave will produce heavy showers and thundershowers over both islands but may have more of an impact on the island of Tobago.

As a consequence of this wave, street/flash flooding with accompanying gusty winds (40 km/h and above) can be expected in areas of the heavy showers / thundershowers. There is also the possibility that small rivers may become quickly inundated and landslides/landslips may occur in areas so prone. In light of the foregoing, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) advises citizens to review their preparedness measures such as storing and protecting valuables, to relocate to areas that are not normally affected by flash flooding and / or landslides and to be vigilant and extra cautious.

A reminder of the safety tips for landslides:-

• Be cautious when walking or driving near slopes

• Look for changes to your surroundings that may signal the likelihood of any landslide activity

After a landslide:-

• Remember that flooding may occur

• Stay away from the slide area; there may be danger of additional slides

• Remember to help your neighbours or those who may have been affected.

The ODPM has already alerted the first responder agencies and other critical agencies have also been notified should there be a need to render immediate assistance.

The ODPM continues to reiterate that Trinidad and Tobago is now actively in the period of heightened hydro-meteorological activity and situations like these can occur frequently.

Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any Tropical Storm threat, Watch or Warning.

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- Story by the ODPM

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