54 homes flooded in St Thomas, 13 people now in shelter -- Labour Ministry

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October 24, 2026

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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says 54 homes in Bath, St Thomas, were flooded on Friday amid the heavy rains across most of the island.

A statement from the labour ministry on Saturday said 13 people are currently being accommodated at a shelter opened at Bath Primary School.

It said the ministry has received reports of flooded roads in Portland, “but no reports of flooded homes in that parish”.

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