Weather

Forecasters say incoming tropical waves and equatorial moisture will bring intermittent rain and thunderstorms across Trinidad and Tobago in the coming weeks, with no severe weather threat anticipated.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said shelters are ready and agencies mobilised, but stresses that households must take responsibility for their own hurricane preparedness.

Forecasters say a series of tropical waves could bring widespread showers, thunderstorms and periods of heavy rainfall across parts of the Caribbean this week.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit called on residents to review emergency plans and stay alert, citing recent flooding and landslides as a reminder of the importance of hurricane preparedness.

Forecasters warned that gusts exceeding 55 km/h could affect eastern and elevated areas of Trinidad and Tobago as breezy conditions, Saharan dust and isolated heavy showers continue.

A tropical wave is moving through the Caribbean but poses no immediate threat to Dominica. The Met Department will provide updates as needed.

The Ministry of Education confirmed that access to several schools is blocked by flooding and landslides, prompting closures across eastern and northeastern districts.

Belize is experiencing chilly mornings in early February 2026, as an Arctic Blast sweeps through Central America, bringing cooler temperatures and brisk winds.

Heavy rains could lead to flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, according to the Met Service.

Senator Morris Dixon announced that small in-Ministry recognition activities would be allowed, but rental of external venues for Christmas parties is prohibited.

Leptospirosis is a very common disease that often spreads following hurricanes or natural calamities which cause flooding across.

Preliminary assessments show that Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage to Jamaica’s economy, with 41% of the destruction affecting residential buildings, 33% impacting infrastructure, and 21% related to non-residential buildings.

The Met Department reports that moderate showers and periods of rain have been affecting the island since Wednesday, with the wet weather expected to intensify and potentially cause major flooding in several areas.

The Beechcraft King Air turboprop took off around 10:14 a.m. but crashed minutes later, narrowly missing nearby homes.

The Sandals foundation has been helping the residents across Jamaica since hurricane melissa destroyed Jamaica and caused widespread damage throughout communities.

After finding shelter in a Jamaican town, he was reunited with his family, bringing them immense relief.

St. Elizabeth’s field hospital treated 50 patients in 24 hours as mobile clinics expand across affected parishes.

The facility includes a surgical operating room, intensive care unit (ICU), obstetric ward for maternal care, and an emergency room (ER).

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew said the donation reflects St Kitts and Nevis’ solidarity with Jamaica as it recovers from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Around 19 people, including one pregnant teen, have lost their lives, and several others remain missing in different communities due to Category 5 natural disaster.