Thunderstorm, lightening and heavy rainfall cause flooding
MARIGOT:--- Due to the heavy rainfall, thunderstorm and lightening the Prefecture of St. Martin has closed all schools on the French sides. The L’ Esperance Airport is also closed since flights from Guadeloupe to St. Martin were all canceled due to the severe flooding in many areas on the French side of the island.
Also on the Dutch side schools are also closed with some major offices such as SZV, and TELEM who also closed their doors due to the heavy rainfall.