NWA Continues Flood Response Efforts After Weekend Rain

October 26, 2026

The National Works Agency (NWA) says its response efforts continue following major flooding which affected some parishes over the weekend.

Several parishes were under Flash Flood Warning and Watch due to the heavy rains.

The advisories have been discontinued.

Communities in St. Thomas, St. Ann and St. Catherine were impacted significantly.

Preliminary reports indicate that 54 homes were flooded in St. Thomas and 13 persons were being accommodated at the Bath Primary School shelter in the parish.

NWA’s Communication Manager, Stephen Shaw noted that teams have been on the ground, clearing roadways affected by landslides and fallen trees including those in St. Thomas.

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Meanwhile, he also echoed the call for residents  to exercise caution.

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