Late Night And Early Morning Rain Leaves T&T Swamped

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Published on Friday, 24 August 2012 10:04

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(The Trinidad Guardian): Panic gripped commuters and motorists yesterday when overnight rain coupled with prolonged early-morning showers caused flash flooding in Port-of-Spain and environs. The rainy weather was caused by Tropical Storm Isaac which is barrelling through the northern Caribbean and was heading for Haiti late yesterday evening.

Less than two weeks ago, flood waters ravaged the Diego Martin community, causing two deaths and destroying infrastructure and property valued at more than $100 million. Areas affected yesterday were Diego Martin, Maraval, La Seiva; Richmond Street, City Gate and Charlotte Street in Port-of-Spain; Barataria, La Canoa Village, Santa Cruz; Mt Hololo in St Ann’s; Morvant Junction, and St Augustine. The East Dry River overflowed its banks while the Caroni River was near brink up to late yesterday. Hundreds of commuters were also stranded at City Gate, the transport hub in the capital city.

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