Flash-Flood Warning in effect for eastern and central areas

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Warning for eastern and central areas of Barbados.

A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Rainfall accumulations of 50.0 to 75.0 mm have already been recorded and further accumulations of 50.0 to 100.0 mm in heavy to violent showers are expected mainly across eastern and central areas of the island.

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period :-. Significant runoff from higher elevations. Significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces. Large water settlements on roads and fields.

Significant adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.). Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable. Large objects or debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast moving water flows. Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.