Heavy Rains Flood Sections Of Negril, Montego Bay
Feb 6, 2024 · Harbour Circle in Montego Bay, St. James is flooded due to strong tides from heavy overnight rain and winds. Heavy rains on the western end of the island have resulted in high tide and flooding of the West End main road in Negril, Westmoreland.
‘It doesn’t take anything for MoBay to be flooded’ - Jamaica Gleaner
May 28, 2023 · Montego Bay has been grappling with the issue of devastating flooding for the past two decades. Intense rainfall for just a short period can lead to catastrophic effects, including the tragic loss of lives.
Major flooding leaves trail of damage on North Coast
Major coastal flooding left a trail of damage along the country’s North Coast on Tuesday. Flooding was reported in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Montego Bay, St. James, Falmouth, Trelawny, Negril in Westmoreland and Hanover. Hotels and cruise ship piers were impacted.
Tourism Ministry Assessing Damage After Flooding Hits Some …
Some coastline areas have been battered due to adverse weather conditions affecting sections of the island, including Negril, Westmoreland, Montego Bay in St. James, Ocho Rios in St. Ann and Oracabessa, St. Mary.
Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie | Why Montego Bay floods
May 22, 2022 · Flooding in Montego Bay often occurs after intense rainfall over a short period of time, exacerbated by poorly designed and inadequate drainage infrastructure and carelessly discarded solid waste and debris (both domestic and commercial).
Dec 13, 2024 · Sections of the Parishes of St. James and Hanover experienced severe flooding on Tuesday April 19, 2022 following heavy rain that impacted the north-western belt from Trelawny to Hanover. Flash flooding was reported in the Westgate area of St. James and in sections of Lucea, especially around the area in close proximity to the Harvey (Riley) River.
Heavy rain causes major flooding in St. James
Nov 8, 2021 · Heavy rain since Sunday night has caused major flooding in sections of Montego Bay, St. James. A section of Orange Street is now blocked. In some of the affected areas the flood water is chest high.
No assurances from NWA over MoBay flooding issues
Feb 18, 2023 · A leading tourist destination in the region, Montego Bay has been experiencing increased incidences of flooding over the past 20 years. Last April an elderly woman and her grandchild were washed away by flood waters.
Deadly deluge | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Apr 24, 2022 · The section of the Westgate main road in Montego Bay, St James, where the Walters’ family car was washed away in floodwaters last week.
Flooding in Mobay following heavy rain - Jamaica Observer
Apr 19, 2022 · ST James, Jamaica— There have been reports of flooding in Montego Bay, St James following heavy rainfall in the area on Tuesday afternoon. A woman and a child were reportedly washed away by...