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PLP Extend Support To Caribbean Flood Victims
The PLP said they wish to extend support for the victims of the flood crisis in St. Lucia and St. Vincent, saying that “our Caribbean neighbors and kin are in need of our prayers and assistance.” Flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains have killed at least eight people in the Caribbean, leaving many more displaced. In a heavily hit... Read more of this article
‘Internal Investigation’ After Police Car Gets Stuck
[Updated: An internal police investigation has commenced into this morning's incident, which saw a police car get stuck on a flooded road after what a police spokesperson termed "an error in judgement by the police officers involved."] This morning [Sept 30] a police car was brought to a crawl on Bakery Lane in Pembroke as the street — which is... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Heavy Rains Cause Area Flooding
[Updated] Torrential rainfall flooded several streets today [Sept 26] including Bakery Lane, Cemetery Road, and Woodlands Road. Some drivers plowed through the flooded streets, while others chose alternate routes. “This is the most rain I’ve seen in a long time,” said Mr Brunson, as he attempted to leave Bakery Lane. Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article
Flooding Reinsurance Estimate Is Released
The European floods that have impacted Germany, the Czech Republic and surrounding countries are expected to cause around 2.75 billion euros in insured losses with circa 1.3 billion euros [$1.7 billion] falling to global reinsurers — including those based in Bermuda — according to a Keefe, Bruyette & Woods [KBW] analysis. The estimate... Read more of this article
Photos: Downpour Causes Partial Flooding
This morning’s [Feb 15] heavy ‘tank rain’ caused some flooding in the areas that are traditionally prone to it, including BAA car park, Bakery Lane, Woodlands Road, TCD, Dutton Avenue and more. Motorists could be seen turning cars around and finding an alternate route, while others braved the conditions and drove through. Related... Read more of this article
Videos: Weather Affects Cruise Ship, Flooding
[Updated] A cruise ship broke its moorings and there is flooding island-wide following the passing of a very active thunderstorm cell over the Island from approximately 2-3pm today [Sept 14]. The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Advisory and Gale Warning valid for this afternoon, and the inclement weather has affected the island with gale... Read more of this article
Photos: Rain Causes Flooding Islandwide
A sudden and heavy downpour this afternoon [Sept 14] caused flooding in various locations through the island, with cars being partially covered with water on various roads and multiple stores having their interiors flooded. The Bermuda Weather Service explained that a very active thunderstorm cell passed directly over the Island from approximately... Read more of this article
Photos: Heavy Rainfall Across Bermuda
2.49″ of rain fell across Bermuda this morning [June 15], causing traffic delays across the island. Morning commuters faced traffic delays as the rain created flooding in many locations including Dundonald Street, Woodlawn Rd, Bakery Lane, Bernards Parks and more. Two men decided to take an old car out for a “swim” on Bakery Lane in... Read more of this article
Video: Car Gets Stuck On Severely Flooded Road
[Updated] Coworkers Adam and Thomas decided to have some fun this morning [June 15] and attempted to drive a car through the flooded Bakery Lane area in Pembroke. It appears they outfitted the soon-to-be trashed car with rubber hoses on the muffler and coming out of the engine compartment. The attempt looked like it was doomed when the car floated,... Read more of this article
Videos: Heavy Rain Greets Morning Commuters
[Updated] Morning commuters faced traffic delays in certain areas this morning [June 15] as heavy rains fell over the island, causing flooding in many locations including Dundonald Street, Woodlawn Rd, Bakery Lane [pictured below] Bernards Parks and more. Bakery Lane in Pembroke was severely flooded, with one car practically swimming through the area,... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Town Floods Out
The storm surge from Hurricane Igor has caused island wide flooding, with word and photos coming in showing St George’s to be turning into a swimming pool before our eyes. The other end of the island has already experienced severe flooding, with the residents of the Boaz Island Condos in Sandy’s dealing with heavy floods, as well as many... Read more of this article
