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Ministry: Crews Clearing Roads & Debris
After yesterday’s heavy rains and subsequent flooding across Bermuda, the Ministry of Public Works’ Department of Works and Engineering has “been working to mitigate the impact.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today, crews made progress in clearing roads and debris to facilitate the drainage of floodwaters and repair... Read more of this article
Ministry: Flooding Caused By Heavy Rainfall
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to acknowledge to the public that “the intensity of the rain has temporarily exceeded Bermuda’s roadways and drainage systems’ capacity to dissipate water swiftly.” A Government spokesperson said, “During prolonged rainstorms, the volume of water can surpass the dissipation rates of grates,... Read more of this article
Video: Rain Results In Flooding On Bakery Lane
The heavy rainfall yesterday — which prompted the Government to issue a safety advisory — resulted in some flooding in various areas, most notably in the Bakery Lane area of Pembroke, which is notorious for flooding in heavy rainfall. Related Stories Ministry: Flooding Caused By Heavy Rainfall Advisory: Possibility Of Flooding Around... Read more of this article
Flooding In Store On Front Street, Hamilton
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a flooding at Calypso on Front Street in Hamilton . A Government spokesperson said, “On July 8th 2021 at 10:35am the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received reports of flooding at Calypso #45 Front Street Hamilton. The calls came in as flooding to the rear of the store. “BFRS responded... Read more of this article
Advisory: Possibility Of Flooding Around Island
From the 24th to 28th November, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines is advising the public to prepare for the possibility of exceptionally high tide levels resulting in flooding to low lying areas around Bermuda. “The public will recall in October 2017, when unusually high tides flooded low lying areas around the island,” said National... Read more of this article
Video: Kitchen Flooding Due To Burst Water Pipe
The Fairmont Southampton’s Jasmine Cocktail Bar and Lounge kitchen area experienced a “burst water pipe” over the weekend which resulted in some flooding that was “immediately handled” according to the resort. A Fairmont Southampton spokesperson said, “Overnight on Saturday, the resort experienced a burst water pipe... Read more of this article
Damage: Shelly Bay Beach & Playground Closed
[Updated with video + photos] Due to storm related damage, the Shelly Bay Park beach and playground areas will be closed until repairs can be made, the Parks Department advised, explaining that the area has suffered beach erosion, a flooded playground and exposed utility wires. A spokesperson said, “As a public safety precaution the Department... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Shelly Bay Playground Floods
[Updated] With both a Storm Warning and Gale Warning in effect, the island is experiencing high winds and rough seas today [March 3] and some areas have become flooded, one of which is the Shelly Bay playground, which has waves of water rolling through it. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast said Bermuda will experience “persistent gales... Read more of this article
Photos: High Tides Continue To Flood Areas
The excessively high tide today [Nov 4] of 4.3 feet resulted in areas across the island experiencing flooding in low lying areas – a scene duplicated on occasion over the last few weeks. The Bermuda Weather Service Tide Tables show a high tide today of 1.3m/4.3′. The East End saw part of the Town Square in St George’s being covered with water,... Read more of this article
Closure Of Part Of Long Term Airport Parking Lot
Bermuda Skyport said that with “the Island continuing to experience unusually high tides,” they wish to “advise the public that part of the long-term parking lot at the L.F. Wade International Airport has been closed indefinitely as a precaution.” “The excessive high tides, which have caused flooding conditions in the low-lying... Read more of this article
Photos: Crystal Caves Closed Due To High Tides
The popular tourist attraction Crystal Caves had to close today [Oct 9] due to the excessively high tide the island has been experiencing over the last few days. The excessively high tide of 4.3 feet has resulted in flooding in different areas across the island and caused staff to close Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves today. The attraction will remain... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Flooding At Mill Creek Road
The excessively high tide today [Oct 9] resulted in flooding, with the high tide of 4.3 feet causing areas of Mill Creek Road to be covered with inches of water. Traffic turning onto the road hesitated in crossing the watery path with many car drivers and cyclists turning around and leaving the area. In contrast, truck drivers and some brave car drivers... Read more of this article
