By Admin. Updated 4:33 a.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
At least two families are reportedly trapped in their homes in Buccament as heavy rains cause flooding, debris and damage across parts of the community.
Several residents have been forced to seek refuge as floodwaters rise.
One resident, Diana, told One News SVG by telephone that several people were taking shelter in the only concrete house in the park area as they waited for the situation to improve.
“Water came in the house. It was past our ankle,” she said, adding that they managed to get out of the water and were now hoping that the waters would subside.
“We inside praying that the water doesn’t get higher,” she said.
The residents are reportedly confined, while others have sought safety as conditions deteriorate.
Residents also reported significant damage to wooden houses in the neighbourhood, with some reportedly partially destroyed and others washed away completely.
The heavy rainfall has also affected the Buccament Secondary School, where a back wall gave way, allowing floodwaters to enter the compound.
Meanwhile, reports from nearby Pembroke indicate that a tree and large amounts of debris are blockingroads, further disrupting movement in the area.
In Rillan Hill, a house was destroyed after a landslide, but the occupants escaped safely. They contacted us via telephone to explain the situation.
There are reports of flooding in other parts of the country including the Marriaqua Valley, Kingstown, and South Rivers.
The full extent of damage and whether anyone has been injured has not yet been independently confirmed.
Residents in affected areas are urged to exerciseextreme caution, avoid crossing flooded roadsand move to safer locations where necessary.
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