Thunderstorm leaves trail of damage across northwest Trinidad

October 2, 2026

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A thunderstorm swept across parts of northwestern Trinidad yesterday, leaving a trail of damage after it downed trees, damaged property and disrupted electricity supplies to hundreds of customers.

Wind gusts of up to 50 kilometres per hour were recorded as the storm moved through the area.

In Barataria, a fence collapsed, while at Smith Hill, Carenage, at least one roof was blown off. No injuries were reported.

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