Photo : Flat bridge flooded due to heavy rains from Tropical storm Rafael
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has instructed that preliminary damage assessments begin across the island following intense rainfall, flooding, and strong winds associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, which has been impacting the country.
"For several weeks, the island has been experiencing sustained rainfall and saturated conditions, resulting in landslides, fallen trees, and road blockages across several regions," said the PM in a social meda post on Tuesday.
Some affected areas include: St. Andrew: Breakaways in Mt. Prospect, Mt. Airy, and Golden Spring, with additional flooding from Stony Hill to Toms River. St.
Catherine: Flooding in the Bog Walk Gorge and Troja, as well as landslides from Tavern Hill to Vanity Fair. St. Thomas: Flooding between Lloyds and Lowe Mountain, and landslides in the Bethel to Richmond Gap area.
Manchester: Flooded roads on Newleigh Road and Decarteret Road, along with fallen trees on New Green Road. Kingston: Flooding along Chesterfield Drive.
The National Works Agency (NWA) is leading the assessment efforts and will deploy teams and resources to clear blocked routes and restore access to critical areas.
Prime Minister Holness says priority must be given to areas where essential services and first responders, including the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and the National Water Commission (NWC), require access to provide aid and support.
In the meantime, Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, says the NWA has activated its Emergency Operation Centre since yesterday and is logging field reports in real-time to assign resources efficiently.
At present, efforts are focused on clearing debris, reopening roads, and assessing damage severity.
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