Tropical wave triggers the official start to the wet season
May 5, 2026
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Climate Change Editor
Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 wet season has officially begun, two weeks earlier than last year, signalling the start of what could be another critical period for flooding, water management and disaster preparedness.
In a statement issued Tuesday, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) declared the start of the wet season on May 5, compared with May 19, when last year’s season officially began.
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