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The 2025 wet season has officially begun, and the Ministry of Local Government is moving swiftly to mitigate the effects of potential flooding, especially in historically vulnerable communities.

The TT Meteorological Service (TTMS), in a statement on May 19, confirmed the transition into the rainy season after measurable rainfall associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) was recorded across parts of the country on that day.

It said notable rainfall up to 2 pm on May 19 included 18.8 mm in Matura and 15.6 mm in Mayaro, along with 2.8 mm at Piarco, 1.3 mm at Signal Hill.