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VI hit by heavy rainfall & flooding; Power outage on 3 islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It started around 8:30 PM on Wednesday night July 12, 2017 and never let up until about 8:30 AM, today Thursday July 13, 2017.
Local bar owner claims Gov’t ignoring his flooding plight
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- A bar owner in Duffs Bottom is alleging that his cries for help to Government over his business place being prone to flooding are being ignored.
Dominica affected by heavy flooding again
ST LUCIA NEWS ONLINE
Dominica, still recovering after being ravaged by Tropical Storm Erika, is again experiencing flooding as a result of heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Grace, according to media reports.
UPDATE: At least 20 dead in Dominica due to Tropical Storm Erika
By CARLISLE JNO BAPTISTE and DANICA COTO
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Rescue crews jumped off boats and trudged Saturday through mud, rocks and uprooted trees to reach communities cut off by a tropical storm that killed at least 20 people and left nearly 50 missing in the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica.
Heavy rains, flood watch force closure of Govt offices, schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Territory continues to be affected by heavy rainfall, Government today November 7, 2014 sent home non-essential staff early, closing off Government offices and schools earlier than usual as the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) issued a flash flood watch.
UPDATE: St Lucia Says “Open For Business” Following Flooding
Caribbean Journal
St Lucia is “open for business” following heavy flooding that caused significant damage and at least five deaths in the country this week, Tourism Minister Lorne Theophilus said Thursday.
Traffic interrupted due to flash flooding at Johnson’s Ghut
PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Heavy rains yesterday afternoon, May 11, 2013 made traffic inaccessible in the Johnson’s Ghut area for more than an hour due to flash flooding that resulted.
Quick response to clear RT ghut following overflow & flooding
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI [3:37 p.m.] – Due to heavy rains last evening, the ghut on Fishlock road overflow affecting residents in the Crab Lot and Scatliffe Alley but quick response by officials resulted in a coordinated effort to quickly clear the ghut early this morning December 10, 2011.
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