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Consistent rains over the last 24 hours have flooded homes and businesses, left many roads impassable and washed away cars.<\/p>

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The impact of the flooding also forced schools and businesses to close.<\/p>\n

There have been no reports of fatalities however persons reported elderly being trapped in their homes last night.<\/p>

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The Fire Brigade was also called to rescue a number of people trapped in their vehicles.<\/p>

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Climatologist Dale Destin says a Tropical Disturbance has developed over our area and more serious flooding is likely.<\/p>\n

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