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The rainfall on January 22 caused flash flooding in Barrackpore, Diego Martin, Cocorite, Penal/Debe and Port of Spain. Rural Development and Local Government Minister Khadijah Ameen said on January 23 there was no major impact as the waters subsided quickly.

In a release on January 22, the ministry said it received reports of localised street and flash flooding in several areas following periods of heavy rainfall during the day.

It said the Penal/Debe Regional Corporation (PDRC) reported incidents of flooding along Clarke Road in the vicinity of Shiva Boys’ Hindu College, SS Erin Road near Bicks Auto, Lachoos Road, and the Lowkie Trace junction along SS Erin Road. The incidents subsided quickly and vehicular access was restored in the affected areas.