Downpours, but drought risk persists across T&T

Within the past month parts of Trinidad have been battered by heavy showers, thunderstorms and high winds. But the rain has done little to alter the country’s broader outlook as the Meteorological Service continues to project below average rainfall and drought conditions across parts of the island.

By the end of September, heavy rains had soaked parts of southern Trinidad in Princes Town, San Fernando and environs. Overnight thunderstorms and flashing lightning were recorded across parts of the island.

BLOWN OFF: The mangled roof that was blown off an HDC building on Upper Pashley Street, Trou Macaque, during heavy winds and rains yesterday. —Photo: JERMAINE CRUICKSHANK