Flash flooding is being reported in various parts of Trinidad after thundershowers around midday on Wednesday.
As of 3.45 pm, the eastbound lanes of the Churchill Roosevelt Highway were flooded between Orange Grove Road and Trincity, with drivers opting to use the right lane of the westbound carriageway instead, to bypass the water.
Parts of the southbound lanes of the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway near the Couva flyover were also partially flooded. Newsday is still awaiting reports from the authorities.
However, videos emerging on social media showed power lines sparking in a torrential downpour near UWI, St Augustine, and flooding in the same area and in Tunapuna along the Eastern Main Road.
In south Trinidad, videos showed street flooding near the Piparo junction, Williamsville, Penal and Princes Town. In its 10 am forecast, the TT Meteorolgical Service said initially sunny conditions would be interrupted by a few partly cloudy periods with showers at times.
It predicted a 60 per cent or medium chance of isolated afternoon heavy showers or thunderstorms, favouring hilly and western areas. It warned gusty winds and street or flash flooding could occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms.
