Widespread Flooding in Nassau After Heavy Rain
Roads in New Providence turned into rivers over the weekend due to heavy rain, causing widespread flooding that disrupted daily life and left several communities underwater.
Housing Minister Keith Bell stated that he expects more residents will need government assistance to rebuild, just weeks after officials pledged to help those affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.
“We have flooding in every area of New Providence after that tremendous amount of rainfall we had,”
Mr. Bell said, adding that he received reports of severe flooding in areas such as Bel Air Estates, Carmichael Road, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, and West Bay Street.
Videos shared on social media showed vehicles struggling and water surging through neighborhoods as drains overflowed and major roads became impassable.
The Ministry of Works and Family Island Affairs announced that drainage pumps and pump trucks will be deployed as soon as weather conditions permit.
Author's summary: Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Nassau.
- Affected areas: Bel Air Estates, Carmichael Road, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, and West Bay Street
- Government assistance expected to be needed for rebuilding
- Drainage pumps and pump trucks to be deployed