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October 4th, 2023
Ghut water forced way into new ESHS & flooded building– Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the aftermath of flooding in the Virgin Islands (VI) as a result of the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe, Subject Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says while the situation could have been worse, the people of the VI remain grateful for life as works begin to clean affected schools.

October 4th, 2023
Teams seeking ways to ‘speed up the runoff & clean-up process’- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister For Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) was out early this morning, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, with teams from his Ministry to assess the flooding situation caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe overnight.

October 4th, 2023
Philippe brings flooding, rock slides & power outage across VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Philippe brought heavy overnight rains to the [British] Virgin Islands, causing flooding in several areas, rock slides, power outages, and closure of government offices and airports.

October 2nd, 2023
Centre of Philippe to pass near northern Leeward Islands later today

MIAMI, Florida, USA- The centre of Tropical Storm Philippe is forecast to pass near the northern Leeward Islands later today, October 2, 2023, and could bring heavy rains and flooding, according to the National Hurricane Centre (NHC).

November 6th, 2022
Heavy rainfall drenches VI; Damages roads & pipeline in JvD

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Heavy rainfall Friday evening and throughout Saturday, November 5, 2022, resulted in the usual flooding in low-lying areas across the territory.

November 4th, 2022
VI may experience heavy rainfall & thunderstorms this weekend- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) may experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms this weekend, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has informed.

October 26th, 2022
Flooding reported across Tortola

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Heavy rainfall across Tortola today, October 26, 2022, resulted in flooding in several low-lying areas.

September 29th, 2022
At least 5 dead, 2 million in dark as Hurricane Ian slams Florida

PUNTA GORDA, Florida, USA– Southwestern Florida was slammed by a historic Hurricane Ian Wednesday afternoon, September 28, 2022, making landfall with 150 mph winds and a record-setting storm surge.

September 6th, 2022
Anegada residents affected by flooding

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada, particularly in The Settlement, have been dealing with flooded roads and yards due to the weather system affecting the Virgin Islands over the last few days.

June 6th, 2022
Concrete poured; Fish Bay Road closed until Tuesday morning

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- When the Fish Bay Road on Tortola reopens on Tuesday morning, June 7, 2022, motorists will be enjoying a smoother and less dusty drive through that business community. Additionally, the road is not expected to flood so easily when it rains.

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