A yellow Level Riverine Flood Alert is in effect for Trinidad. The alert came into effect at 10:00 this morning and ends at 12:00 am on Wednesday.
According to a press release from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, the South Oropouche River is very near its capacity and may have already breached its bank in some parts with water spilling into surrounding communities in South Trinidad that are prone to flooding. There is expected to be an increase in the volume of water into this main watercourse with added rainfall from intermittent showers and insolated thunderstorms expected during the course of today. Monitor weather conditions and river levels before venturing out. Avoid areas with flood waters.
The MET office advises monitoring updates from official sources and plans safety measures, including emergency supplies of food and water. Follow the instructions of government officials. More information: www.metoffice.gov.tt/ ; www.odpm.gov.tt