Over the last two weeks, Nassau has witnessed a mix of scattered showers coupled with torrential downpours which resulted in flooding in several low lying areas such as Pinewood, Nassau Village, and Bay Street.

The flooding overwhelmed local drainage systems, resulting in extensive water logging and posing significant challenges to residents and motorists.

The Ministry Of Works and Utilities immediately implemented its emergency flood mitigation plan which involved the contracting of several pump trucks designed to rapidly remove excess water from inundated areas.

As Ministry officials are mindful of the escalating intensity and frequency of these weather events, this emergency exercise is not a long term solution.

It is envisaged that with improved urban planning and proactive measures to combat the impacts of climate change, the Ministry will solidify its flood and drainage plan to ensure that the areas prone to flooding are more resilient.