LOOD BULLETIN #1
Date: Monday 10th November, 2014.
ISSUED AT:9:30am
RIVERINE FLOOD ALERT!
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is issuing a riverine flood
alert for Trinidad,having regard to this most recent rainfall activity associated
the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
Reports from the Water Resources Agency indicate that water levels in the Caroni Basin
are significantly high and may reach threshold levels as a result of expected run-off from
the current rainfall event. Although water levels in the primary Caroni River remain contained
at this time,it is nevertheless threateningly high.
Meteorological Forecasts and data obtained from Numerical Weather Prediction Models indicate that further rainfall activity is expected over the next 6 to 8 hours with rainfall accumulation anticipated to be between 20-50 millimeters. Given the additional rainfall predicted for Trinidad and Tobago and the occurrence of high tides at 6:01 pm this evening, the possibility of river overtopping is real and imminent.
Citizens in general, and those residing in the Caroni River Basin in particular,are asked to be on the alert for rising river levels and possible overspill. All necessary measures MUST be taken to preserve life and property.
WE STRONGLY UNDERSCORE THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM, WATCH OR WARNING AT THIS TIME.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is closely monitoring weather conditions and will issue another bulletin at 6:00 pm today or sooner if warranted.
