Barbados under a flash-flood watch

A trough system is currently affecting the island and is likely to generate heavy showers across the island today, the Barbados Meteorological Service (BMS) said as it issued a flash-flood watch.

The BMS said: “Maximum rainfall accumulations of 15.0 to 40.0 mm from heavy to intense showers are anticipated across the island throughout the day. This activity could generate flooding across low-lying areas of Barbados…these conditions are predicted to peak during the morning session with some improvement into this evening.

The forecasters advised the public to monitor recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management and monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.