Local News News Flood warning remains in effect Barbados Today26/04/2022047 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the flood warning until 6 a.m on Wednesday as a trough system continues to affect the island with moderate to heavy showers. In its latest alert the BMS said: “Over the last 36 hours, rainfall accumulations in excess of 2 to 5 inches were received across the island. These unstable conditions being experienced will persist over the next few days with further accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected across Barbados.” The BMS has advised residents and visitors to reman alert for the following impacts: – 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. For more information specific to your area, please visit:- https://www.barbadosweather.org/weatherBarResp.php or our social media pages.