UPDATE: VI weather woes continue, flash flood watch in effect
According to the statement issued on October 13, 2018, a flash flooding watch means when conditions are favourable for flash flooding in flood-prone areas, usually when grounds are already saturated from recent rains, or when upcoming rains will have the potential to cause a flash flood.
Residents are urged to exercise caution while driving on roads as some areas have experienced flooding of roadways, destabilized hillsides and rock falls.
See previous article published on October 13, 2018
VI weather woes continue with flooding in several areas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: As the world observes International Day for Disaster Reduction 2018, the BVI is experiencing some level of disaster first hand with heavy persistent rainfall forcing businesses closed across the territory.
As a result of the inclement weather over the past 24 hours, an estimated 95% of businesses in the heart of Road Town and across Tortola are closed with extensive flooding in several sections of the Islands.
Persons are being encouraged to take caution and expect more bad weather across the territory.
Extreme Caution
In its latest alert, the Department of Disaster Management had warned of minor flooding in low lying areas as well as rock falls in areas of steep terrain with a tropical wave forecasted to reach the islands late Sunday into Monday.
As a result of the current flood conditions motorists are being asked to avoid going over the hills until the Public Works Department has completed their inspections. Extreme caution is needed when traversing any public road at this time.
The DDM says they will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates accordingly.
Persons in the territory are being encouraged to download the DDM’s Alert app in the Apple App store or Google Play store to receive updates of any hazards affecting the Territory
15 Responses to “UPDATE: VI weather woes continue, flash flood watch in effect”
About 2 weeks ago, a few slabs were lifted in front the police station and the amount of muck and mud was incredible. OK so what happens to the drains before and after that spot that are also covered? Common sense