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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
Photos & Video: Flooding At Town Square
The excessively high tide resulted in flooding this weekend, with the high tide of 4.3 feet resulting in areas becoming flooded, most notably the Town Square in St George’s, where a crowd gathered, some wading in the water, with one person even sailing a small boat in the Town Square. The Bermuda Weather Service Tide Tables show a high tide today... Read more of this article
Flooding: Long Term Airport Parking Closed
[Updated] Bermuda Skyport has advised that the long term parking lot at the airport is “closed until further notice due to flooding that has been caused by the excessively high tides,” and have asked people parked in the long term lot to have their vehicles removed “as soon as possible to avoid water damage.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Cashiers’ Office Closed Due To Flooding
The Government Cashiers’ Office at the Government Administration Building on Parliament Street is closed due to flooding issues on the ground floor. A Government spokesperson said, “Due to flooding issues on the ground floor of the Government Administration Building on Parliament Street, the Government Cashiers’ Office is closed. “Work to restore... Read more of this article
Photos: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding
The island experienced heavy rainfall this morning, with a Thunderstorm Advisory issued by the Bermuda Weather Service and flooding affecting the island’s roads. The heavy rain and resulting flooding has also lead to the closure of the airport waste facility and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd testing centre on North Street. Related... Read more of this article
Flooding: Airport Waste Facility Closed Today
The Ministry of Public Works said they wishes to advise that, due to flooding, the Airport Waste Management Facility is closed today [Jan 5]. “Information about reopening will be made available as soon as possible,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Flooding: Long Term Airport Parking Closed Closure Of Part Of Long Term Airport Parking... Read more of this article
BECL’s North Street Facility Closed Today
Due to flooding, the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd [BECL] testing centre on North Street is closed today [Jan 5] in order to prevent damage to customers’ vehicles. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to flooding, the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. testing centre at North Street is closed for today, Thursday, January 05, 2017. “This... Read more of this article
Photos: Rainy Weather Causes Flooded Roads
Rainy weather affected the island today [March 29], resulting in a car to become stuck in flooding on Bakery Lane and prompting the police to advise motorists to “be mindful of others when driving and riding during the heavy rains.” The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, with their forecast saying, “A passing cold... Read more of this article
Video: Car Towed Out Of Flooded Bakery Lane
As is not unusual in times of heavy rainfall, a vehicle got ‘stuck’ on Bakery Lane yet again this morning [March 29] with a tow truck arriving on scene to pull the car out. The Bermuda Weather Service had issued a Thunderstorm Advisory for this morning, with their forecast saying, “A passing cold front brings rain, showers and isolated... Read more of this article
Mills Creek Businesses To Meet With Engineer
The 20 businesses and one residence located on Mill Creek Road who have expressed concern about the impact of flooding in the area, said they received an email from Government and will be arranging a meeting with their engineer next week. Ed Faries, speaking on behalf of Mill Creek Road businesses and residents, said: “It is very clear that the canal... Read more of this article
Mill Creek Businesses Respond To Government
“The Government owns the canal and it is the Minister’s responsibility to upkeep it,” said Ed Faries, on behalf of Mill Creek Road businesses and residents. Yesterday [Nov 4] a group consisting of the 20 businesses and one residence located on Mill Creek Road released a statement about the “blatant lack of action on the Pembroke Canal... Read more of this article
