Bulletin#2

Date: Monday 09th of August 2010
ISSUED AT:06:26PM

THIS UPDATES THE PREVIOUS BULLETIN ISSUED AT
12.00PM TODAY

THE ITCZ CONTINUES TO INFLUENCE WEATHER
CONDITIONS OVER TRINIDAD
AND TOBAGO.



Trinidad and Tobago's weather continues to be
affected by the ITCZ. As a result we expect
cloudy to overcast comditions with occasional
heavy showers and isolated thundershowers.


These conditions are expected to continue
throughout tonight. The showery and thundery
spells will produce street/flash flooding and
accompanying gusty winds. Landslides/landslips
are also possible given the rainfall events.
Small water courses would be inundated.


Citizens are advised to be vigilant and cautios
given
the weather conditions, both current and
forecast, as
they conduct their daily activities. All
necessary
measures must be adopted to preserve life and
property. Be alert to any discharges from
thunderstorm
activity.


We wish to underscore that at this time Trinidad
and
Tobago is NOT under any Tropical Storm threat,
watch
or warning. The Trinidad and Tobago
Meteorological
Services is closely monitoring this weather
situation
and will issue another bulletin if the situation
warrants.

A. Alexander
Meteorologist

Bulletin#1

Date: Monday 09th of August 2010
ISSUED AT:07:34PM

RIVERINE FLOOD ALERT!
Riverine flood alert for Trinidad is being
reactivated at this time.
Trinidad and Tobago today, continues to
experience moderate to heavy rainfall as a result
of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).


RIVERINE FLOOD ALERT!
Riverine flood alert for Trinidad is being
reactivated at this time.
Trinidad and Tobago today, continues to
experience moderate to heavy rainfall as a result
of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).



With the forecast for overnight showers and
isolated thundershowers, the probability
therefore for river overspill is a real and
imminent threat!
As oppose to street/flash flooding, riverine
flooding is more widespread and prolonged.


Citizens in general and those residing in the
Caroni River Basin in particular are asked to be
on the alert for rising river waters and possible
overspill. All necessary measures MUST be taken to
preserve life and property.


WE AGAIN UNDERSCORE THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS
NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR
WARNING AT THIS TIME.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is
closely monitoring weather conditions and will
issue another bulletin at 6:00am tomorrow
morning.


C. St.Clair
Meteorologist

Today at 21:04
PUBLIC ADVISORY # 3

Heavy rainfall affecting several areas in Trinidad and Tobago

Heavy rainfall caused by the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone has caused severe flooding in several areas of Trinidad. Areas presently affected are:

In East Trinidad
• Parts of Maloney Gardens
• Parts of La Horquetta
• Richard Trace, Arima
• Caparo

In South Trinidad
• Toruba
• Gloconda
• Sobo Village
• Rooplal Avenue
• St Joseph Village
• Bel Air Extension
• La Romain Extension
• Victoria Village Palmiste
• Coconut Drive, Palmiste
• Princes Town
• Gasparillo,
• Vistabella
• Parts of San Fernando
• Point Fortin
• La Brea

In West Trinidad
• Dead Man’s Drain, Diego Martin

Preliminary reports reaching the ODPM indicate, that the Cipero River has over-spilled its banks affecting the surrounding communities. Victims are being evacuated by the Trinidad and Tobago Fires Services to Skinner’s Park and then to shelters. PTSC will be providing needed transport. The ODPM, in its role as the coordinator and manager of crises and emergencies has already alerted the first responder agencies so that assistance can be rendered to affected persons

The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services are in the process of evacuating persons from the affected areas. The Regional Corporation has also been alerted to open shelters to house persons who are affected by the overtopping of the Cipero River.

The ODPM, in its roles as the coordinator and manager of crises and emergencies has already alerted the first responder agencies so that assistance can be rendered to affected persons.

We continue to remind citizens that if they are impacted by any hazard, they must contact their municipal corporation or the ODPM at 800 – ODPM immediately so that their report can be actioned.

The ODPM continues to remind citizens of the following:-
• Be extra vigilant and cautious at this time
• Elevate valuables and place important documents in sealed containers or bags
• Look out for collapsed pavements and fallen rocks
• Do not walk / drive through flood waters

We continue to underscore that Trinidad and Tobago is not under any Tropical Storm threat, watch or warning.

Further information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Contact:
Public Information Specialist
868 640 1285 publicinformation@odpm.gov.tt

when sailor boy have nun to do, he does take his bamcee & blow shell

dem t-waves cominnnnnn!

thunder and lightning in chase village right now.

West is the Best bro, sun blazing here

In what kind ah timing we could expect that to move in?

In what kind ah timing we could expect that to move in?