The Met Office on Thursday evening issued a Yellow Level localized flooding alert, set in place until 8pm on Friday.

Despite a yellow Level Adverse Weather Alert being lifted on Wednesday, Thursday say persistent rains in a few areas across Trinidad.

“Due to the rainfall accumulation over the past 2 days, smaller watercourses are becoming overwhelmed. With extended periods of rainfall forecasted for tonight and tomorrow and 60% chance of heavy showers and/or thunderstorms expected, localized ponding can occur and flooding in some areas due to filled drains and smaller water courses,” the Met Service said in its advisory on Thursday evening.

“This can be exacerbated at high tides which will be at approximately 8 p.m.  (4th August), 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. (5th August). Note that major rivers are being monitored and continue to be contained at this time though they are near threshold levels, particularly the Caroni River,” it added.