Torrential rainfall is sweeping across parts of Trinidad and Tobago at this time,and the Met Office has raised it’s alert level to Orange, meaning that citizens should prepare.
At 1.30p.m today, the Met Office issued this:
The alert level has been elevated and is now at orange, as an intense tropical wave is likely to affect T&T between Sunday 22nd (6:00am) and Monday 23rd (8:00pm).
🔸Adverse Weather Alert #2: Orange Level: https://www.metoffice.gov.tt/early_warning
Analysis of latest data has increased the certainty of impactful weather. On the risk matrix, a high certainty of severe impacts takes us to the orange level.
A tropical wave is expected to move through the area between Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd.Periods of heavy to intense showers and/or thunderstorms are likely. Heavy/intense downpours are expected to result in street/flash flooding. Gusty winds in excess of 65 km/hr can be expected. The risk of landslides/landslips is very high in areas so prone. Sea conditions are also likely to become occasionally rough.
The Local Government Ministry also issued this advisory.
Sand bags are available at the various Municipal Corporations today! Contact your Corporation to confirm collection times.
