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Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, Faris Al-Rawi, held a Press Conference at 5:00 PM this afternoon (Tuesday 29th November 2022) to update the public on what steps the Government is taking to assist those affected by the inclement weather.
Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: Among this afternoon’s announcements:
- Minister Al-Rawi noted that there was significant traffic on our Highway today because the El Carmen/Caroni River overtopped its banks. He said even though the rain has stopped, the water level is so high that it made its way onto the Highway.
- Minister Al-Rawi stated that Ministers have been out on the field and “there are some areas literally in a disaster state” where water is up to ten (10) feet high in some areas. He said “there are people in extreme distress.” He noted that there has been a great amount of assistance from citizens who came to the aid of marooned residents. - Arrangements have been made for auxiliary pumps to be brought on-site at Bamboo #2 but with the Caroni River at full capacity, having breached its banks and crossed onto the Highway, moving the water out is a problem at this time. - Minister Al-Rawi stated that Officials are still dealing with eleven (11) out of fourteen (14) Corporations with significant events.
- Minister Al-Rawi: Over the coming days, personnel will be moving to render clean-up assistance.
- Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan confirmed that connectivity has been restored throughout the country. However, he said there are some parts where a single lane can only be utilized by motorists due to rubble still to be removed. In terms of flooding, he said there are some areas still under water. - On flooding in the Bamboo #2 area, Minister Sinanan said this area presents a challenge at the moment and they had to shut the pumps down there after they went underwater. However, the Minister said there are pumps on standby which will go into operation once the water recedes. - Minister of Public Utilities, Marvin Gonzales, said information from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) indicates there will be good and settled conditions over the next twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours, which will help with clean-up and restoration efforts. - Minister Gonzales said T&T is experiencing harsh La Niña conditions and some reports indicate that there will be above-average rainfall activity until February 2023, followed by a harsh Dry Season in March and April 2023, then a Rainy Season from May to June 2023. - The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has stabilized and brought back into operation, a number of surface water sources. As of today (Tuesday 29th November 2022), thirteen (13) out of sixteen (16) Plants were brought back into operation. It is expected that the remaining three (3) Water Treatment Plants will be brought back into operation over the next twenty-four (24) hours. - National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds: There will be more engagement by the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force (TTDF) in relief efforts. If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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