Flash Flood Warning in effect for northern areas

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for northern districts of Barbados.

A Flash Flood Warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

The Met Office says localised shower activity is generating heavy showers over the northern districts of the island and rainfall of 3 to 4 inches is expected this afternoon.

The public is advised that the following are possible:

• Runoff from higher elevations.
• Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
• Water settlements on roads and fields.
• Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
• Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows.
• Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads.
• Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cutoff in and out of minor towns.

This alert will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.

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