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The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government said while many communities experienced short-term street flooding on October 19, there were no significant or widespread impact from the passage of a tropical wave.

A release on October 21 said the tropical wave continues to move away from TT, and weather conditions across most areas have improved. While the TT Meteorological Service (TTMS) has discontinued the adverse weather alert, the ministry said disaster management units (DMUs) across all 14 municipal corporations remain vigilant and continue to closely monitor conditions, particularly in areas prone to recurrent flooding and landslides.

Minister of Rural Development and Local Government Khadijah Ameen expressed gratitude to first responders, DMU personnel, and community volunteers for their swift action and co-ordination during the period of adverse weather. The minister credited mitigation work carried out by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (MOWI), along with clean-up campaigns undertaken by the municipal corporations, for contributing significantly to reducing the potential impact of the tropical wave and preventing more severe outcomes.