Saturday, April 18, 2026

More flooding expected in the north

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For the second consecutive day, the Barbados Meteorological Services issued and flash-flood warning for the northern parishes.

Today, it extends to western and central areas.

A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than six hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Maximum rainfall accumulations of 25 to 50 mm in heavy showers are likely across western, north-western and some central districts. (PR)

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