A RIverine Flood Alert-Yellow Level has been issued following significant rainfall overnight. According to the T&T Met Service, the major river levels across Trinidad are currently near 80-85% and rising.

Smaller watercourses are also currently overwhelmed in a few areas. Weather conditions are currently settling, however, occasional periods of heavy rainfall can be expected over the next 36 hours, particularly Wednesday afternoon (9th November 2022) and Thursday morning (10th November 2022).

This additional rainfall can continue to elevate the river levels, so there remains a moderate risk to public safety, livelihood and property. The run-off will be slow at high tide times which are approximately 4:15 pm today (Wednesday 9th November 2022) and 5:15 am & 4:45 pm tomorrow (Thursday 10th November 2022).