Trinidad and Tobago could experience periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, with forecasters warning that some areas may also face gusty winds and street or flash flooding.<\/p>\n
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, in its 5:46 a.m. forecast for Monday, October 5, said cloudy conditions will be interrupted by occasional showers and periods of light rain throughout the day.<\/p>\n
There is a 70 per cent chance of a few heavier showers and thunderstorms developing between the late morning and mid-afternoon.<\/p>\n
The Met Service cautioned that gusty winds could accompany stronger showers and thunderstorms, while street and flash flooding may occur, particularly in areas prone to rapid water accumulation.<\/p>\n
Residents travelling during the late-morning and afternoon period are being encouraged to remain alert to changing weather conditions and possible flooding.<\/p>\n
The forecast comes after periods of rainfall affected parts of Trinidad over the weekend, increasing concern in communities that are vulnerable to flooding.<\/p>\n
Conditions are expected to remain unsettled through parts of the day, with residents advised to continue monitoring official weather updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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