Heavy rains create havoc on VI roadways
The heavens opened just after 4:00 PM and did not let up until around 6:30 PM, which caused a traffic nightmare due to some roads being inundated or covered with rocks.
The road in the area of Pockwood Pond, close to Delta Gas Station, became impassable due to the extreme force and depth of the water, which also brought a large amount of debris.
Traffic was backed up all the way to Hannah’s Estate for close to two hours before excavators were employed to channel the water away from the road as well as remove the amount of debris and sand.
Flooding reported in various areas of Tortola
Reports are there have been flooding in Towers, Sea Cows Bay, Prospect Reef and Carrot Bay.
First District Representative Dr the Hon Karl Dawson was spotted helping to clear the road of debris in Carrot Bay, even while it was raining.
There have also been reports of retaining walls being compromised in the ‘Elevator Hill’ area.
More rain possible
According to a weather tracker, at around 8:00 PM, doppler radar was showing heavy thunderstorms moving in a northeasterly direction towards the Territory in the next few hours.
With the area being heavily saturated after experiencing more than 2 inches of rainfall earlier today, any further showers will enhance the possibility of flooding, the source said.
As some areas have experienced extreme rock fall, loose debris and dangerous road conditions due to rain run-off, residents are urged to exercise caution while driving. Motorists have also been asked to refrain from driving through flooded roads as these conditions can be life-threatening.
It was on May 7, 2024, that parts of Road Town were left underwater due to heavy rainfall.
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35 Responses to “Heavy rains create havoc on VI roadways”
Enjoy your parties.
Enjoy your travels.
Enjoy the grants your ministers dashed out.
You’re the “leader” of a third world country who thinks he can live a lavish lifestyle.
Every year we have several tropical systems coming through. Yet we have not improved one bit in how we handle it over the last years.
In the meantime you keep wasting time and money.
Joke
What I. Saying is that we are a reactive government. Ddm should also be monitoring this ahead of time and informing the people of upcoming weather threats and coordinate and advise the government what should be done for us the people to prevent possible danger to life.. we hare spending what..20 Lillian on a new DDM headquarters yet we don't have a department monitoring weather threats....they tell us of tropical systems out in the Atlantic.. why not imminent threats to our shores.
That is thenpoint that I was trying to make.
Keep safe
On another, why the grates on roads in Purcell are still floating off in 2024? Why are they not bolted down? Why has a box culvert not put in place yet? Furthermore, the outfall from Purcell Ghut should be at a higher elevation than the sea.
..Again, such a small amount of rain, and major, major damages!
Hurricane season is upon us..Now is the time for culverts, ghuts, drainage areas, and loose debris,to be cleared immediately!
..If this was a warning of the season ahead of us, we certainly have been caught off guard..