Heavy rainfall leaves communities flooded

Heavy rainfall has left several communities in St Peter and St Andrew flooded.

Member of Parliament Colin Jordan and personnel from the Disaster Emergency Department are touring sections of St Peter to assess the damage.

A Flash-Flood Warning has been is in effect for north-western and northern districts from earlier today.

According to the Barbados Meteorological Services, maximum rainfall accumulations of 50.0 to 75.0 mm and possibly isolated higher amounts in heavy to violent showers were expected.

Key Messages:

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period :

• Strong runoff from higher elevations.
• Soil erosion is likely on bared or scarred land surfaces.
• Debris such as small rocks, mud and tree foliage could end up on roads and property.
• Traffic delays are likely.
• Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.