UPDATE (11:45am): Heavy rainfall with thunder is currently taking place in the Chaguanas area. Street/Flash Flooding is expected. Do NOT attempt to drive through floodwaters.
In its third update to the current Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level), the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has now extended it by twelve (12) hours until 12am on Sunday (6th June 2021). A Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) is also in effect until 12pm on Sunday.
The Caroni River is nearing threshold levels, but remains within its banks as of Saturday morning. There is also elevated tributary levels in Sangre Grande, which feed into the Cunapo and North Oropuche Rivers. Significant Street Flooding was observed on Saturday morning in the following areas due to heavy rainfall:
According to the Met Office, intermittent rainfall and isolated Thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the day on Saturday. Gusty winds in excess of 45 Km/hr can be experienced in the vicinity of showers/Thunderstorms.
Moderate/heavy downpours and saturated soils can lead to or exacerbate localized flooding and ponding. There is also the likelihood of Landslips/Landslides in areas so prone. The Met Office said in its 10am weather forecast this morning (Saturday 5th June 2021) that cloudy to overcast conditions are expected with periods of light to moderate showers and rain occurring in most areas and heavy showers or Thunderstorms occurring in confined areas. Some improvement is expected during the evening, however, a few showers and light rain will persist overnight. Citizens are advised to not venture into floodwaters. Continue to monitor weather conditions and updates from official sources.
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