Go-Jamaica Weather Watch

Sections of Clarendon have begun to be adversely affected by the tail of Tropical Storm Gustav

This morning the Park Hall to Grantham main road in northern Clarendon was impassable after the waters of the Rio Minho River began to rise.

The Rio Minho continued to pose problems for Clarendonians as the Crooked River Bridge, which links the community of the same name to Trout Hall, was cut in two.

The main road from May Pen to Frankfield, which is also in northern Clarendon has also been deemed impassable and there was serious flooding in the Chapelton and Pennant areas.

In May Pen, there was flooding on the main road that leads to Manchester Avenue and Guinepp Tree, however, waters are now receding.

Four Paths is also flooded, which means persons coming from Mocho have had difficulties making their way to May Pen and other destinations.
The same story held true for Pleasant Valley, a community in May Pen, where four adults and 10 children were evacuated to the Pleasant Valley All-Age School.
Another shelter, Alley Primary is now housing 20 persons, while the Kemps Hill high School is holding 17.

Up to 12:30, Rocky Point residents were breathing a sigh of relief after being able to report minimal damage and minor flooding.
Some residents are still on the lookout though, as the rain hasn’t stopped just yet.