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Trough system affecting the territory

-DDM advises the public to exercise caution
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is advising the public that a trough system is the cause of unstable weather conditions in the territory. Photo: DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is advising the public that a trough system is the cause of unstable weather conditions in the territory.

In an advisory sometime after 8 AM today, Saturday, May 17, 2025, the DDM said about one inch of rainfall was recorded in Road Town in the past hour, with higher amounts reported in surrounding areas, especially Anegada. 

Mostly cloudy conditions with a moderate probability of scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop by mid-to-late afternoon, particularly near 3:00 PM. 

“These storms may produce brief heavy rainfall, lightning, and localised gusty winds,” the advisory added. 

Public Advisory and Preparedness Tips

The DDM also advised members of the public to exercise caution when travelling, as roads may be slippery or even flooded in some areas. 

“Be alert for the possibility of flash flooding in low-lying or poorly drained areas. In the event of thunder or lightning, the public is urged to seek shelter indoors immediately,” the advisory continued. 

Power outages have been reported on Anegada and in some part of Tortola and Jost van Dyke. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) said the outages were due to the inclement weather conditions.

6 Responses to “Trough system affecting the territory”

  • vex (17/05/2025, 11:40) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need the rain bossie
  • Hmmm. (17/05/2025, 13:34) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need the rain badly. Hope we have away to store the heavenly water and gave people water. People are suffering for the lack of consistent water flow from their home pipes..water always off.
  • Lb (17/05/2025, 17:34) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    No rain rain go away this is my shopping day
  • As far as I am concern (17/05/2025, 19:48) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    It can rain until Monday or Tuesday non stop.
  • Herbs Powa (18/05/2025, 07:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love the rain but not thunder.
  • Flash floods (18/05/2025, 07:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    are more likely now that the VIP government allows privileged citizens to dam the ghuts!!


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