Sea tides and heavy winds result in flood-like situation in Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica: Sections of Jamaica have been experiencing bad weather due to a cold front that is passing the island. Some areas experience flood-like situations in Jamaica. The regions, including Downtown, Montego Bay and St James, are flooded due to rising strong sea tides and heavy winds. 

According to the reports, some businesses are highly affected by the water overflow, such as the popular eatery Pier 1. The shops are under flood waters, which is causing them to close. 

Moreover, Debris can be seen from the sea along with the impacted roadway. The authorities have advised the people of the Federation to remain inside their houses and avoid getting out. People are expected to come out of their houses only for an important cause. 

These conditions worsened the local businesses as they were shut down due to the flood waters. The public across the regions who are experiencing flood-like situations expressed their concern through their comments on Facebook. 

While reacting to the news, a person named Janoy Antonio wrote, “Coastal areas are always at risk of flooding. Stay safe, everyone.”

Another FB user, by the name of Chris Lewis commented, “When the water is settled it will come to light than an earthquake happened far out in the sea that wasn’t pick up on the quantitative Richter scale. Be safe & keep dry.”

Moreover, flooding can have a significant impact on small-scale businesses. Some of them are as follows, 

– Closing of business premises

– Damage to the infrastructure

– Loss of stocks and other materials

– loss of revenue, power and data

– Emotional distress

– Loss of valuable documents 

Additionally, people are advised to be prepared with the basic facilities at their homes, which will help their families and communities survive this natural disaster. 

The floods badly affected the business, which impacted the economy of the nation as well.