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Loud thunderstorm bombards VI

- throws parts of territory into darkness after affecting BVIEC feeders
Loud clapping and rumbling of thunder and veins of lightning illuminating the skies were the order of the evening in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) on July 25, 2021. Photo: Internet Source/File
BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) feeders were also affected during the thunderstorm. This resulted in a disruption in electricity supply across the islands for about 2 hours. Photo: VINO/File
BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) feeders were also affected during the thunderstorm. This resulted in a disruption in electricity supply across the islands for about 2 hours. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Loud clapping and rumbling of thunder and veins of lightning illuminating the skies were the order of the evening in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) on July 25, 2021.

The thunderstorm, which brought lightning and rain across the Virgin Islands, began around 6:00 pm and lasted for more than three hours.

The storm also knocked out power in several areas across the islands for about 2 hours.

Power was disrupted islandwide

According to Deputy General Manager of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Symorne Penn, "a few feeders were affected by the weather."

Power in some areas on Tortola was disrupted around 7:05 pm and restored around 9:00 pm.

Our newsroom was told that Jost van Dyke is still without electricity; however, as there is a "fault".

Ms Penn said a BVIEC team is heading over this morning, July 26, 2021, to "repair and restore."

The loud thunderstorm followed a 3.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the VI region around 4:20 pm yesterday.

13 Responses to “Loud thunderstorm bombards VI”

  • NICK (26/07/2021, 08:10) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    we should have been in flash flood.DDM is apparently not working on weekend.
    • resident (26/07/2021, 10:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you had taken the time to look at the weather satellite, you would have seen that it was a small area that was going to move out quickly!
  • Night Owl (26/07/2021, 08:31) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please remember the DDM have no equipment to detect any form of weather. They depends on information from Antigua, Puerto Rico or somewhere else. Our government doesn't invest in those technologies. We all know what they do with our money. COI is presently trying them.
  • trc (26/07/2021, 08:42) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
    They need to hold carriers accountable for poor service during dire times like this, we over paying for service we are not getting. They are throttling our internet speeds and no one is fighting for us which the TRC should be doing!
  • Love (26/07/2021, 08:52) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    will covid 19 take the blame !!!!
    that was the most intense thunder & lightning in years
    • @Love (26/07/2021, 10:13) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      It was powerful! Shook the house several times. And what a light show! Although, since Irma, any storm feels unnerving to me.
  • My girl (26/07/2021, 09:12) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    We miss ms Deabro from ddm she was better there she has not done much as a PS
  • @NICK (26/07/2021, 09:29) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    yea NICK!!!

    some of us still bent on casting the blame on others for our own ignorance and stupidity

    you sound like a 2 years old; DDM have to hold your hand because at your age you can't figure out things on your own

    wake up and live Nick; we are in 2021 try preparing yourself because you know between june and november what the weather can bring

    i hope you enjoyed the weather and made good use of it to increase our population



  • eastend (26/07/2021, 09:29) Like (7) Dislike (12) Reply
    This is the wrath of God come to smite us.

    all those petty vax believers will suffer furious vengeance
  • Xxx (26/07/2021, 12:00) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's hurricane season....
  • You for real (26/07/2021, 17:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wa oryo say happin now, I went sleep.
  • Wonferful (26/07/2021, 23:45) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    praise be to the Lord.... Signs... August is around the corner.U can hear the shredders,.shhhh.


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