Flooding in Weston Trace, St Mary's Village, Moruga

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Heavy rains and clogged drains led to flooding in homes along the intersection of Weston Trace and Moruga Road, Moruga yesterday evening.

One resident Kimmy Roopchan expressed frustration over the lack of help from the regional corporation to clean the drains which, she said, have been clogged since before the last flooding on October 18 (Divali day). “Despite numerous reports about the blocked drains, nothing has been done to clear them,“ Roopchan said.

”Up to Monday we visited the Princes Town Regional Corporation to request the drains be cleaned but we were told they have no equipment. Look what happened now!”

Another resident Leanna Ramgoolam told Newsday the water got so high that only vans and other high vehicles could pass.

“The only thing warning you about the big drain at the junction was the fact that the top of the drain was still above water. Otherwise, drivers who not familiar with the area could have ended up in the drain by Weston Trace,” Ramgoolam said.